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19/09/2024
It's time to celebrate our heroes. Every year, the South African entrepreneur ecosystem recognises the amazing businesses driving the economy forward.
Nominate your favourite startup:
Heavy Chef Event: South Africa's Top 5 Most Exciting Startups It's time to celebrate our heroes. Every year, the South African entrepreneur ecosystem recognises the amazing businesses driving the economy forward.
09/09/2024
Are you ready to tuck into our new book?
Purchase your copy here:
https://www.panmacmillan.co.za/authors/side-hustles-and-startups/9781770109353
Throwback to an amazing Woman's Day event where we celebrated South Africa's Top 5 Women Entrepreneurs.
02/09/2024
⭐️ What's on in September ⭐️
📚 Book Launch: Side Hustles And Startups
Available in bookstores nationwide on the 9th September, this book is a practical guide to starting a business in South Africa.
🎉 Event: Side Hustles And Startups Book Launch in JHB and CPT
Join us at one of our entrepreneur-celeb-packed launch events at Workshop17 coworking spaces.
📲 Recipe: How To Balance Business And Environment
Tuck into our NEW recipe on How To Balance Business And Environment with Ndia Magadagela, Everlectric.
👨🍳 Community Business Programme
Our Community Business Programme, a Heavy Chef and FNB recipe, officially kicks off this month as cohorts around the country come together to tuck into tasty recipes and grow their businesses together.
28/08/2024
Integrating a payment gateway into your online business operations can be daunting. It’s ultimately a game of trust and constant feedback. Rumbi Shoniwa draws from her experience as Business Development Manager at Paystack to demystify some unknown territory when it comes to payment gateways.
Rumbi Shoniwa - How To Navigate Payment Gateways Rumbi Shoniwa draws from her experience as Business Development Manager at Paystack to help Entrepreneurs simplify and utilise payment gateways in a way that can benefit them and their customers.
26/08/2024
26/08/2024
Ready to turn your killer business idea into reality?
Side Hustles And Startups is hot off the press and will be available for purchase from September 9th.
It’s packed with advice from real-life entrepreneurs and experts on everything from testing your idea to branding and funding.
A book for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.
Christine, CEO of The Local Edit, is a creative leader inspiring her team and supporting South Africa’s entrepreneurs. Christine is co-founder and CEO of The Apiary Group, the holding company for The Local Edit. The Local Edit is an innovative e-commerce brand where consumers can discover and shop a curated collection of artisanal South African designed products.
She has 20 years of experience in visual communication, online media and digital content creation which has shaped her ability to see simplicity and structure in complexities, though design constructs. She's passionate about innovation and her natural ability to creatively solve problems and connect dots, helps her to bring structure, process and simplicity to businesses.
She is extremely passionate about entrepreneurial journeys and hosts a podcast called Behind The Edit, where she facilitates honest and raw conversations between creative entrepreneurs.
Apart from her ability to create businesses, she is also an artist and has a natural ability to express her creativity. In 2009 she was appointed as the first female Nikon Premium Ambassador for Southern Africa, and her work has been featured in numerous national and international publications.
In 2010, she also co-founded The Pretty Blog, South Africa's biggest niche digital publication for women, which won multiple awards and was acquired by The Apiary Group in 2019.
At the age of 30, Roxan made a bold decision to shift careers entirely, embracing a new path as a sommelier. The journey began in the tasting room of a vineyard in Constantia, where Roxan honed the skills that would lay the foundation for a future in the wine industry. Soon after, a full-time position at Wine Concepts on Kloof solidified this foundation, setting the stage for what was to come.
Just a year later, Roxan applied for a first sommelier role, landing a position at the prestigious Delaire Graff, a Relais & Châteaux property nestled in the heart of Stellenbosch. This role was a pivotal step, providing invaluable experience and deepening Roxan's passion for wine.
Two years passed, and the desire to work abroad beckoned once more. Roxan then accepted a sommelier position with Constance Hotel Groups in the Seychelles, an opportunity that expanded horizons and offered new challenges in an international setting.
In 2019, Roxan returned to South Africa, taking on a teaching role within a government-funded specialist wine program. This role was not just a job but a calling, as it involved guiding and inspiring young adults from across the winelands. The volunteer work with SAYes Mentoring during this time echoed these teaching experiences and deepened Roxan's commitment to education and mentorship.
Inspired by the potential of young adults in South Africa, Roxan founded the Apeirogon Youth Development Academy in 2022, creating a space where learning and growth are central to the journey of each individual. That same year, Roxan completed The Business of Wine Course at the UCT Graduate School of Business, adding a new layer of expertise to an already impressive resume. Currently, Roxan is completing a practicum to become a Thinking Environment Practitioner, continuing the commitment to personal and professional development.
Inam Qoma is a dynamic entrepreneur and a trailblazer in content marketing. At just 26, she became the co-owner and, more recently, the CEO of Rothko Brand Partners, a 100% women-owned and 51% Black-owned agency that has garnered global clients with its innovative approach.
With over a decade of experience in strategic communications, Inam has successfully driven initiatives across diverse sectors, including education, sustainability, finance, and research. Her agency is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations, particularly those focused on building a brighter future for Africa, by helping them achieve their goals and create lasting impact through strategic content marketing.
Rothko Brand Partners boasts an impressive client roster that includes both local and international NGOs, as well as corporate entities like the World Economic Forum, the Allan Gray Centre for African Entrepreneurship, the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, and Oxford University Press.
Inam, a married mother of two, is passionate about promoting positive narratives of young Africans. She is deeply committed to social responsibility and inclusivity, values that have guided her career and personal life. Her contributions to business and society were recognized when she was named one of Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans for 2024 in the business category.
As she continues to shape the future of African storytelling, Inam Qoma stands at the forefront of a new generation of leaders driving positive change across the continent.
Bridget, the founder of sweetlife.org.za and diabetesadvocacy.org.za, has built a significant and impactful diabetic community. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, she is a passionate advocate for systemic change, using her personal experiences to advance the cause and inspire others. Her influence on the diabetes community in South Africa has been profound, with her leadership and innovative approaches continuing to uplift and motivate many.
Bridget spends much of her time creatively engaging in diabetes education. In 2021, she organized the first South African Diabetes Summit, a landmark event that brought together key stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities in diabetes care in South Africa. Her pivotal role in this event showcased her exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
Bridget's influence reaches beyond national borders. In 2021, she was a panelist at the WHO Global Diabetes Summit, and in 2022, she moderated an enlightening panel by the IDF on the WHO diabetes targets. In 2023, she was one of three finalists in the DCB Innovation Challenge, recognized for her innovative solution to enhance diabetes education in South Africa.
In addition to her advocacy work, Bridget is a gifted writer and the author of The Grief Handbook: A Guide Through the Worst Days of Your Life. Her unique ability to blend storytelling with advocacy and education sets her apart as an exceptional leader in her field.
Dr. Jabulile Msimango-Galawe is the Managing Director of DrJ Business Support (Pty) Ltd, Co-Founder and AIfE board chair, and the program director of the MM – Business and Executive Coaching at Wits Business School.
As an entrepreneur, statistician, business and leadership coach, mentor, facilitator, public speaker, researcher, and senior lecturer, Dr. Msimango-Galawe brings a wealth of expertise to her various roles. She holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship from Wits Business School and an MSc in Mathematical Statistics with a focus on risk analysis from the University of the Free State. With about 20 years of working experience, including 10 years in the entrepreneurship and corporate space, her professional background encompasses statistical analysis, risk analysis, trading, and management consulting.
In 2022, Dr. Jabulile published her first book, Dear Mr Entrepreneurship: A Conversation between Ms. Entrepreneur and Mr. Entrepreneurship. More recently, she co-authored the second volume, Dear Mr Entrepreneurship: Journeys of Women Entrepreneurs, collaborating with 13 aspiring and emerging businesswomen leaders.
Dr. Msimango-Galawe is deeply committed to mentoring and supporting young entrepreneurs, driven by a passion for people development and entrepreneurship. Her work is particularly focused on the development and sustainability of small businesses in South Africa, where she strives to make a lasting impact.
14/08/2024
Support can mean the difference between failure and success. The Heavy Chef Foundation has empowered many entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed to build their businesses. However, the true secret sauce added to our programmes is bringing entrepreneurs together to learn from and support each other. Join this community by signing up for one of our programmes in your area.
Heavy Chef Programme Support can mean the difference between failure and success. The Heavy Chef Foundation has empowered many entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed ...
13/08/2024
Last chance to apply to The Community Programme.
Connect and learn with your fellow entrepreneurs in a support programme dedicated to help businesses grow.
Heavy Chef, with the support of FNB, will be sharing 10 Recipes over 10 weeks with business owners based in townships across the country.
To apply fill in the online form on heavychef.com or send “HEAVY CHEF” to 069 720 9974 on Whatsapp.
12/08/2024
This year Heavy Chef, in partnership with Workshop17 and Business Partners, honoured Female Entrepreneurs with a Top 5 awards event.
A huge, heartfelt congratulations to Bridget McNulty, Christine Meintjes (Van Niekerk), Dr Jabulile Msimango-Galawe, Phd(Wits), MSc(UFS), Inam Qoma and Roxan Waldeck. These ladies’ fields of expertise range from Wine Education, Mentorship and Inclusive Business development to Diabetes Education and E-Commerce that uplifts local creatives. The Heavy Chef community can look forward to learning from these inspiring Women Entrepreneurs in some Heavy Chef recipes soon.
Brendon Hull has the ability to “think like a detective” when it comes to UX design.
In his recipe he reveals how the best user experiences are often “invisible experiences” that requires meticulous thought and well-crafted UX design skills.
05/08/2024
🌟 What's on in August 🌟
🎉 Event: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs
Join us as we celebrate SA's top 5 women entrepreneurs who are making waves in the business world. Get inspired by their journeys and achievements. Let's honor their contributions and empower more women to lead!
Community Business Applications Close: 15 August 2024
Don't miss out on the chance to be part of our Community Business Programme! Dive into the heart of entrepreneurship and take your business to the next level. Apply now and connect with like-minded individuals.
📚 Recipe: How To Use Agile Methodology
Discover the power of Agile with Charlotte Rawlinson, xneelo Scrum Master. Learn how to streamline your processes, enhance team collaboration, and achieve your goals efficiently. Stay tuned for tips and insights!
Make sure to mark your calendars and get involved in these exciting opportunities! 🚀
30/07/2024
Join us live this evening as we sit down with Sebastian Patel (co-founder of Franc) and Ndia Magadagela (co-founder of Everlectric) at Workshop17 in JHB to learn from these extraordinary entrepreneurs and previous Top 5 Startups winners.
Both of these powerful speakers will be sharing their progress to motivate and inspire our community to keep on going until you succeed!
25/07/2024
Meet our 12 magnificent nominees in the running to be selected as part of our SA's Top 5 Women Entrepreneurs that will be announced and celebrated at our 2024 VIP Women’s Month event.
We will invite 80 female entrepreneurs to join us at the event at Workshop17 in Cape Town. The celebrations will include an inspirational masterclass where entrepreneurs will get the opportunity to network and learn from each other. The event is supported by Workshop17 and Business Partners Limited.
Applications to be part of this exclusive event are now open!
https://www.heavychef.com/women
From hiring your first recruit, to scaling your team to match up with your business’ growth, Louise Bailey Tait unpacks some famous “Louise’isms” related to building a team, such as the “Louise’s New Joiner Hierarchy of Needs” and mantras such as “Clear is Kind”.
22/07/2024
In a world fraught with challenges, the entrepreneurial sector can impact society faster and more efficiently than any other. A small group of motivated individuals in a startup can make a disproportionate difference. Just ask Sebastian Patel (co-founder of Franc), who is targeting financial inclusion. Just ask Ndia Magadagela (co-founder of Everlectric), who is targeting the petrol-powered automotive industry.
Both of these extraordinary entrepreneurs are previous Top 5 Startups winners. Both of these powerful speakers will be talking about their progress at our next event, Tuesday, 30 July. 6 pm - 8 pm. Workshop17 Sandton, JHB.
Don't miss out - https://loom.ly/n4zG5e0
Heavy Chef Event: Changing Our World At Heavy Chef, our core belief is that ‘entrepreneurs can change the world for the better’. A small group of motivated individuals in a startup can make a disproportionate difference. Sebastian Patel (co-founder of Franc), and Ndia Magadagela (co-founder of Everlectric).
At Heavy Chef we believe in inspiring and empowering entrepreneur communities by celebrating every single entrepreneurial win, big or small. Earlier this year we had some big wins to celebrate as 31 entrepreneurs from Soshanguve and Khayelitsha graduated from our the Heavy Chef Lean Business Programme.
To apply for our next programme starting in September fill in the online form on heavychef.com or send “HEAVY CHEF” to 069 720 9974 on Whatsapp.
17/07/2024
Connect and learn with your fellow entrepreneurs in a support programme dedicated to help businesses grow.
Heavy Chef, with the support of FNB, will be sharing 10 Recipes over 10 weeks with business owners based in townships across the country.
To apply fill in the online form on heavychef.com or send “HEAVY CHEF” to 069 720 9974 on Whatsapp.
Clive Thinane, founder of strategy consultancy Black and Forth, has coached over 50 founders and provided strategic-advisory services globally. In this recipe he shares some advise on pitching, planning and positioning a startup for success.
11/07/2024
📢 Community Programme Applications Are Now Open in , , , , , , , and .
Connect and learn with your fellow entrepreneurs in a support programme dedicated to help businesses grow.
Heavy Chef, with the support of FNB, will be sharing 10 Recipes over 10 weeks with business owners based in townships across the country.
To apply fill in the online form on https://loom.ly/1dkLasc or send “HEAVY CHEF” to 069 720 9974 on Whatsapp.
Community Business Programme Get inspired and empowered, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and learn from some Heavy Chefs in business. If you are the owner of a small business that has been operating for at least one year, we invite you to apply for this 10 week free programme.
01/07/2024
This Women’s Month we will be honouring extraordinary women entrepreneurs in our community. Today is your last chance to nominate an inspiring female business founder to be celebrated and selected to share her story, as a Heavy Chef Recipe, to empower other women in business.
https://www.heavychef.com/women
10/06/2024
Entrepreneur potential exists in every community, including the most disconnected ones in our country.
At the end of last year, with the help of FNB South Africa, the Heavy Chef team partnered with the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women & Children to launch the Idea To Income programme to re-ignite an entrepreneurial belief among women survivors of abuse.
These are some of their stories. https://youtu.be/qRjIwkm7RxY
A special word of thanks to the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women & Children, FNB South Africa, Humanitas, Carryn Hennessy and Ms Zinhle Novazi Novazi for your unwavering commitment to the courages women who took part in the programme.
Case Study: Idea To Income, A Heavy Chef Programme Entrepreneur potential exists in every community, including the most disconnected ones in our country.At the end of last year, with the help of FNB, the Heav...
22/05/2024
What does ‘leadership’ actually mean? What is the difference between ‘good leadership’ and bad leadership?
This evening, with tomorrows elections looming, we invite two of South Africa’s foremost leadership experts to our stage to answer these questions and to define Leadership 3.0.
Bonang Mohale, Chancellor of the University of the Free State, and Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership SA.
This event promises to be one of the most important of the year.
Heavy Chef Event: Leadership 3.0 What does ‘leadership’ actually mean? What is the difference between ‘good leadership’ and bad leadership’? Heavy Chef has invited two of South Africa’s foremost leadership experts to our stage to answer these questions and to define Leadership 3.0.
19/02/2024
Calling all Durban locals. Are you ready to join in on our 'The Futurists' event with Flux Trends - the most informed and exciting way to kick off the year for all entrepreneurs.
This Wednesday 11:30 - 2pm. Grace Family Church, Riverside Campus (63 Anthony Rd, Umgeni Park, Durban North) welcomes Bronwyn Williams, Dion Chang, and Tumelo Mojapelo Live On Stage to share their valuable insights.
Heavy Chef Event: The Futurists 2024 - Durban The annual Heavy Chef and Flux Trends Futurists event.
08/02/2024
We're gearing up for round 2 of our annual 'The Futurists' event in collaboration with the incredible Flux Trends, this time in Cape Town at Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika.
Bronwyn Williams, Dion Chang, and Tumelo Mojapelo join us live on stage tonight to share their valuable insights.
Heavy Chef is a community-driven organisation. It was inspired by the expression ‘never trust a skinny chef’ and has evolved into a platform for ‘people that do.’
Doers are people who get their hands dirty and teach through action. They are the people we want to learn from and collaborate with.
Our monthly events focus on leadership, technology and creativity, bringing together a community of like-minded individuals who want to make things happen.
The Fundamentals Training Centre 12 years of providing leadership and management programmes to corporates, government and communities and still going strong!
ZenHQ Films ZenHQ is a leading film and TV production company based in Cape Town, South Africa, and Los Angeles, USA
ProjectManagement.co.za ProjectManagement.co.za provides contextual training in Project Management. Contextual training means that you learn to do things that work in real life.
YOU2AFRICA Student Exchange Experience the warmth of Africa with You2Africa High School Student Exchange - we find host families for you around Cape Town, enroll you into a local High School (English speaking) and make sure you feel supported during your stay in South Africa.
help2read Help2read is a registered non-profit organisation working through a volunteer workforce in primary schools in South Africa
Real Youth International Real Youth International is a non-profit organisation (196 - 614 NPO) inspired to advance the potential of youth and children in South African townships though quality, socially-effective programmes.
Shine Literacy Shine Literacy is a non-profit organisation that seeks to create a culture of reading in South Africa
City Bowl, Cape Town Toastmasters Club If you want to speak better or lead better, you’re at the right place!
S.A. MEDICAL & EDUCATION FOUNDATION Creating an environment where Quality Health Care and Education is available to all South Africans!
The South African Image Academy The South African Image Company is home to the industry's most modern approach to image consulting. At SA IMAGE, you can either have a state-of-the-art image consultation or become an accredited image consultant with the most amazing tools.