On image: Loudeaux Minnie, founder of LX Events Management. For us, it is always a pleasure to tell the stories of the silent hard workers who always focus on serving others well, while they are there, behind the scenes. What we know is that most people, most spaces and most events experience excellence and keep moving without looking at how we reached that excellence, what went right and who brought all the right pieces together to begin with. In this cover feature, we are

On image, from left: Shaq Sutton and Mark Akakpo, founders of KAEVO. As the famous quote says, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” And in this story, we hear about KAEVO and how the duo behind it sees the brand in 10 years’ time. But first, let’s start by getting to know them and understanding their current journey.

BPM artwork. No matter where a business is in Mzansi, we will always make sure we connect it to everyone else who may not know about it. Not because we are the best connectors, but because we can see a business that deserves recognition and deserves to be celebrated from afar. For us, there will never be a time when we wait for a business to become the biggest thing ever before we celebrate it. We meet businesses where they are because we believe someone has to give startup

Archived. The Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre (NMBSTC), operated under the auspices of the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) in Kariega, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully maintaining its formal accreditation with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI).

On image: Founder of Karabo Digital Marketing, Karabo Mokoena. Digital solutions are the most effective these days, but not everyone is able to figure out the right solutions to better their products. Fortunately, those who have a better understanding are not hiding, but are visible digitally so they can be of assistance to everyone in need of what they can offer. We hear from Bloemfontein digital entrepreneur Karabo Mokoena, who is currently a two-time nominee in the Best

On image: Mawethu Plaatjies, founder of Township Chess Academy. Checkmate! It’s like I can hear learners using the word in excitement as they pull the best move. And I believe every great move excites every founder who begins an initiative that grows to reveal greatness, whether that happens at the beginning or years later when the results finally show that it had to be done. With that said, I would believe the founder of Township Chess Academy is now living some of his own

On image: Ocean Sailing Charters. There are meetings that belong in a boardroom, and then there are occasions that deserve a setting people will still be talking about long after the work is done. In Knysna, Ocean Sailing Charters is giving companies and private groups the opportunity to take their gatherings onto the water, combining business, good food, conversation and one of the Garden Route’s most recognizable coastal settings. Operating from Sirocco Jetty on Thesen Isla

Images by: Yolanda Van Der Stoep. Most of the time, the people who love and enjoy making others happy don’t always receive the same energy in return. Maybe it is because we have become more accustomed to receiving than giving. Last night at Emperors Palace, where Thikho Events hosted its Soul & RnB Experience, I found myself thinking about exactly that. And I realised that maybe it is time we give the Thikho Events team their flowers and remind them that their hard work is se

On image: Graceful Earth co-founder, Lunathi Fudu. For Graceful Earth Organic Skincare founder Lunathi Fudu, what started as an idea inspired by her family has grown into a developing skincare business, and most recently, a R10,000 third-prize win at the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber business pitch. The achievement came on 23 September 2026, just nine months after Graceful Earth officially entered the market. It was also the first time Lunathi had entered a business pit

On image, from left: Tolokazi founder and Master Brewer Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela and brewer Khensani Mothomogolo. There is something special about watching a proudly South African brand grow, evolve and remain intentional about where it comes from. For Tolokazi Beer and Cider, that journey reached another milestone recently as the brand gathered guests at The Fort on Corlett in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, for the launch of its newly formulated Rooibos Berry Cider, including alcoh

On image: Ubomi Foundation team, together with Nelson Mandela University Faculty of Education delegates. Ubomi Foundation SA is pleased to acknowledge a successful and productive meeting with the Nelson Mandela University Faculty of Education, led by the Dean. The Ubomi Foundation SA delegation was led by its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Siyanda Vazi. The engagement focused on exploring opportunities for a meaningful and sustainable partnership aimed at strengtheni

Images supplied. City Lodge Hotels has completed a full refurbishment of Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha, the latest in a series of property upgrades the company has rolled out over the past few years as it continues to reinvest in its portfolio of 56 hotels. The refurbishment marks the next step in the evolution of this four-star seafront hotel, bringing a design-led elegance that strengthens its appeal to business, leisure and bleisure travellers. Work began in July 2025 and wrapp

On image: Rachel Kolisi during the Falling Forward tour. Wrapping up this year’s Falling Forward Roadshow in Gqeberha, Rachel Kolisi spared us a moment to chat about the journey, what she had learnt along the way and what she hoped people would take from the conversations held in each city. Of course, we were not going to let that opportunity pass. With Gqeberha being the final stop, we were particularly interested in what the roadshow had taught Rachel herself. After all, wh

On image: 25 Degrees East restaurant, at Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha. There is no better time than this time of the year to introduce a new food and aesthetically pleasing dining experience anywhere in the world. This time, it is right here in Gqeberha, inside Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha, where its newly revamped restaurant, 25 Degrees East, has opened its doors and we honoured the invitation to experience it. Though the weather wasn’t quite on our side, it didn’t stop us or the

On image: Nature Nerd. There is something powerful about seeing locally created stories make their way onto national television, particularly when those stories are designed to educate, entertain and speak to South African children in ways that feel familiar. This October, Gqeberha-based Media Seven is bringing three new animated productions to South African screens - Nature Nerd, The Pencil Tin and Gordon. While each series enters a completely different world, from wildlife

On image: Partnership artwork. The Konvenient Magazine, a publication primarily focusing on recognising and celebrating SMEs in the Eastern Cape and nationwide, has entered a partnership with Intercape, a national brand that transports millions of travellers from different parts of the country to different destinations. This partnership is aimed at engaging travellers with content they can connect with and be inspired by throughout their journeys. The partnership will provide

Image by: Takealot. Understanding not only your business, but your market and who they are will always be the best way to stay on top of your game and remain relevant in business. And this time, Takealot is showing just how well it understands South Africa and its heritage. For Heritage Month 2026, the homegrown e-commerce giant has made a bold change to one of the most recognizable parts of its brand, its name. For the first time in its 15-year history, Takealot is replacing

Image supplied. For almost a decade, an idea has been taking shape in Nelson Mandela Bay - that music videos should be viewed as far more than promotional tools for songs. They can be powerful vehicles for storytelling, cultural expression, social commentary, commercial opportunity and, importantly, a showcase for the people and places that make South Africa unique. That vision is now alive and on stage again on 24 September 2026 when the Mandela Bay Music Video Film Festival

Image supplied. Eastern Cape Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) MEC Nonkqubela Pieters has officially launched the province’s 2026 Tourism Month programme at Asante Estate in KuGompo, calling for a more connected, digitally visible and economically inclusive tourism sector. The provincial launch follows the Three Provinces Tourism Month Launch held in Colesberg on Monday, where the Eastern Cape joined the Northern Cape and Free State in highlight

On image: Siyanda Vazi, the founder, Chairman and CEO of Ubomi Foundation SA. After so many attempts to get hold of the man who is busy building not just his dream organisation but many people’s lives through his passion for developing communities through social solutions and education, we have finally got a moment to hear his heart and vision as he builds one of South Africa’s organisations that is strongly fighting unemployment while creating partnerships that matter to ful