Five South Africans have made it onto the Forbes Africa 30 under 30s list of most promising entrepreneurs, with Forbes calling them the billionaires of tomorrow. The list has entrepreneurs from around the continent, from Kenya, Nigeria, Madagascar, Tanzania, Benin, Gambia, Zimbabwe and many more.
1. Nadav Ossendryver
The youngest of the five is Nadav Ossendryver (19), CEO and founder of Latest Sightings, an online, real-time, wildlife spotting service for visitors to the Kruger National Park.
2. Siya Beyile
At age 22, Siyabonga Beyile is making huge waves in the fashion industry. Beyile is the founder and creative director of The Threaded Man, a leading online destination for the modern African man to stay up to date on fashion and original style. It was launched in February 2013 and has established itself as an online portal that provides men with the latest style trends, and introduces a sophisticated lifestyle which is right for today’s metro man.
3. Inga Gubeka
Inga Gubeka is a 20-something entrepreneur who is making his mark on the South African design and décor scene. Born in the Eastern Cape and raise in Durban, Gubeka established Indalo Décor in Cape Town in December 2013.
4. Emmanuel Bonoko
Emmanuel Bonoko (24), founder of the Ebonoko Foundation, is empowering youth through a potent mix of education and inspiratio. Founded in 2012, the Ebonoko Foundation focuses on leadership, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and serving others. It was formed with the aim of transforming society by using the powerful tools of education and information in order to access opportunities.
5. Mogau Seshoene
Mogau Seshoene, owner and founder of The Lazy Mokoti, turned her passion for food into a thriving business when she realised her soon-to-be married girlfriends needed some serious help in the kitchen. Mogau says The Lazy Makoti is geared at the modern South African woman. Through The Lazy Makoti cooking lessons, students learn to master traditional South African cuisine – from milktart to chakalaka, Mogau’s got you covered.
1. Nadav Ossendryver
The youngest of the five is Nadav Ossendryver (19), CEO and founder of Latest Sightings, an online, real-time, wildlife spotting service for visitors to the Kruger National Park.
2. Siya Beyile
At age 22, Siyabonga Beyile is making huge waves in the fashion industry. Beyile is the founder and creative director of The Threaded Man, a leading online destination for the modern African man to stay up to date on fashion and original style. It was launched in February 2013 and has established itself as an online portal that provides men with the latest style trends, and introduces a sophisticated lifestyle which is right for today’s metro man.
3. Inga Gubeka
Inga Gubeka is a 20-something entrepreneur who is making his mark on the South African design and décor scene. Born in the Eastern Cape and raise in Durban, Gubeka established Indalo Décor in Cape Town in December 2013.
4. Emmanuel Bonoko
Emmanuel Bonoko (24), founder of the Ebonoko Foundation, is empowering youth through a potent mix of education and inspiratio. Founded in 2012, the Ebonoko Foundation focuses on leadership, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and serving others. It was formed with the aim of transforming society by using the powerful tools of education and information in order to access opportunities.
5. Mogau Seshoene
Mogau Seshoene, owner and founder of The Lazy Mokoti, turned her passion for food into a thriving business when she realised her soon-to-be married girlfriends needed some serious help in the kitchen. Mogau says The Lazy Makoti is geared at the modern South African woman. Through The Lazy Makoti cooking lessons, students learn to master traditional South African cuisine – from milktart to chakalaka, Mogau’s got you covered.
