KZN Future 50 - Powered by FNB Business and East Coast Radio!

East Coast Breakfast, in collaboration with business growth specialist Pavlo Phitidis, is once again celebrating the brilliance of local businesses with the second season of the KZN Future 50, proudly powered by FNB Business and East Coast Radio. Listen on-air to the KZN Future 50 every Tuesday at 8:10am, or catch the podcast here, and be inspired by host Pavlo Phitidis as he puts a local business in the spotlight.

Local business owners are the cornerstone of growth and prosperity in KZN. Their determination to succeed against the odds strengthens our communities, our province, and the global market.

East Coast Breakfast and Pavlo Phitidis are ready to spotlight those who excel through the KZN Future 50 campaign, now powered by FNB Business and East Coast Radio. Each week, we'll profile a business that exemplifies forward-thinking growth, demonstrating how their success paves the way for a brighter future.

Whether your growth goal is to gain more customers, secure funding, find a key supplier, hire a specialist employee, access valuable information, or get listed with a retailer, Pavlo will connect you with the right opportunities and resources.
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Weekly English South Africa Business News · Business Pavlo Phitidis

78 Episodes

60 – 78

'We play an active role in the growth and development of the SA industry' - Episode 17

Plastics SA represents all South African Plastics Industry sectors, including polymer producers and importers, converters, machine suppliers, fabricators and recyclers. Here is how this company went on to be part of KZN's Future 50.

25 Sep 2023 4 min

'FATS was founded in 1992 by two sisters who saw a gap in the market' - Episode 16

Thirty years of first-class service has positioned FATS as one of the top leading companies in the South African freight and logistics market. FATS offers a wide arrange of services from air, sea and road freight to warehousing and customs clearance.

17 Sep 2023 4 min

'The key brand of the Blinds Syndicate which was established in 1996' - Episode 15

Luminos, world class design innovator and manufacturer of window coverings since 1996. KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

11 Sep 2023 5 min

To accelerate entrepreneurship in SA by making it easier for anyone to run their business- Episode 14

iKhokha is a South African technology company, co-founded by Matt Putman, Ramsay Daly and Clive Putman, that is redefining the way SMEs do business through mobile innovation. Listen to Pavlo and the rest of the Breakfast team discuss how this business became part of the KZN Future 50.

3 Sep 2023 5 min

SA's preferred supplier or manufacturer for Industrial materials - Episode 13

Springlok is SA's preferred supplier/manufacturer for Industrial Fasteners, Retail Display Accessories, and Pool Safety Accessories. Find out how this company from Glen Anil was able to be part of this week's KZN Future 50.

27 Aug 2023 5 min

An organisation with 30 years’ experience in the auto parts business - Episode 12

The organisation we feature in KZN Future 50 today has 30 years’ of experience in the auto parts business. During this time, many lessons have been learned, and huge changes have taken place in the industry. Pablo and the East Coast Breakfast team honour this KZN business.

20 Aug 2023 4 min

Joekels made a humble start in 1994 thanks to Joe Swart & Jonathan Kelsey - Episode 11

Joekels made a humble start in 1994 with Joe Swart and Jonathan Kelsey coming together to establish a tea company from Joe's garage. Over 25 years and five factories later, Joekels offers seven renowned brands, has won a host of awards, and Laager Rooibos is now the second largest Rooibos…

13 Aug 2023 4 min

'30 years ago we have been involved in the health industry' - Episode 10

Find out more about Tones Family Health, this week's KZN Future 50 featured business. The secret to success was thanks to our many customers who taught us what worked and what didn’t. ECR Breakfast and business growth specialist Pavlo Phitidis are celebrating local businesses with the KZN Future 50 campaign.

6 Aug 2023 4 min

Performance-driven creative agency founded back in 2012 - Episode 9

Founded in 2012 by Kevin Power and Jonathan Oliff, Conversation Lab has always challenged the notions of what a traditional advertising agency looks like. Find out how this company headed by MD Uyanda Manana, got on to this week's KZN Future 50.

31 Jul 2023 5 min

Our entire product offering is locally manufactured - Episode 8

Mediterranean Lifestyle is a family-run, full-service manufacturer and supplier of high-quality shutters and blinds. We offer a full turnkey service, and the entire design, supply and installation is handled by our in-house specialists. The family-owned business is featured in today's episode.

24 Jul 2023 5 min

'A family that works together, builds together too' - Episode 7

Developed and manufactured in South Africa, Cerdak is a unique wound dressing that is safe and user-friendly. Find out more from Pavlo and the East Coast Breakfast team what makes this home grown business so unique about them.

16 Jul 2023 4 min

Small side-line business, has grown into a huge KZN company - Episode 6

Frozen Brands started out many years ago on a banana and sugar cane farm on the tropical north coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Find out more about Frozen Brands, this week's KZN Future 50 featured business…

9 Jul 2023 5 min

'The journey Andrew has taken for his business is incredible' - Episode 5

Rodel Financial Services is a business that creates innovative solutions to help our clients access their money locked in property deals. As market leaders in the bridging finance space, 80% of all transactions are paid within 24 hours.

3 Jul 2023 4 min

'Regenerate Investments is a business that always looks to serve the community' - Episode 4

Bradley Paul Woolridge the director of Regenerate Investments who, are featured in episode 4 of the KZN Future 50 with Pavlo Phitidis.

26 Jun 2023 4 min

'This business of helping other businesses has gone on since 2008' - Episode 3

Once again many BPOs are in name only, they wear the title for credibility, but with most of their focus in the wrong place. Capability BPO on the other hand, has built our business outward from a powerful BPO core. Pavlo talks about this business in the new episode.

19 Jun 2023 4 min

Serco Industries is this week's KZN Future 50 - Episode 2

This week's KZN Future 50 featured business is Serco Industries. The founders have a passion for business and people, and these are the core values and principles of their business today. Here is part 1 of this incredible story.

12 Jun 2023 4 min

Absto Industrial Supplies

This week's KZN Future 50 featured business is Absto Industrial Supplies. The business was started as an entrepreneurial venture by individuals with extensive experience in adhesive tape. The founders have a passion for business and people, and these are the core values and principles of their business today. They sold…

5 Jun 2023 5 min

KZN Future 50 - Launches 5 June 2023

KZN Future 50 - Launches 1 June 2023.

26 May 2023 1 min