Resilience and Role Clarity in a Third-Generation Family Business - Episode 21

Think about the last space you walked into. The lighting. The switches. The fittings. If everything worked seamlessly, you didn’t think twice. If it didn’t, the entire experience felt off. That moment isn’t by accident, it’s the result of infrastructure done right. Zebbies Electrical, with 15 retail locations across South…

Think about the last box you opened. If it closed cleanly, folded perfectly, and looked sharp, you trusted the product inside. If it didn’t, the brand felt weaker immediately. That moment is not chance. It’s the result of systems working properly. Packtech Tooling, based in Cape Town and led by…

From the unmistakable sound of childhood ride-on toys to industrial-scale packaging solutions, this is a proudly South African manufacturing story built on grit, engineering and adaptability. In this episode, we unpack how Blomo Plastics was founded by Fritz Strydom Snr, who quite literally built his own machinery to start the…

What does it take to turn a single food stall into a recognised dining brand? In this Future50 conversation, Dino Vlachos shares how Soul Souvlaki grew from a small stall at Market on Main into a modern fast-casual Greek dining concept. We explore the early risks, the decision to focus…

In this Future50 conversation presented by Pavlo Phitidis from Aurik and powered by FNB Business, we unpack how Olympic Paints has produced over 450 million litres of paint while evolving into a modern, innovation-driven manufacturer. We explore the realities of second-generation leadership, why experience outside the family business matters, and…