Making SMEs Matter

Intimate conversations between top South African entrepreneurs to help you build a better business. Proudly brought to you by sme.africa and Investec Business Cash Solutions.

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Episodes

11 Entrepreneurs Who Changed South Africa Forever (Season 3 Finale)

May this final episode inspire you to go out there and build the business of your dreams. A business that lasts, one that touches people's lives and makes this country better. The path of an entrepreneur is not an easy one, but remember that you're never alone. There's power in coming together. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

Mar 22, 2020•37 min

A Conversation With Sir Richard Branson

In this episode Marnus Broodryk has a conversation with Sir Richard Branson, Investec’s Co-Founder Stephen Koseff and Youth Employment Service intern Khensani Mongwe about entrepreneurship and how to tackle youth unemployment in South Africa.

Mar 16, 2020•25 min

The Millionaire Music Mogul: DJ Sbu

Sbusiso Leope, popularly known as DJ Sbu, is a passionate musician and entertainer who used his marketing mind to turn a public platform into a business empire. In this episode he shares his entrepreneurial journey and gives us an update on the exciting projects he's busy with at the moment.

Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min

Rising From the Ashes: the Legacy of Amanda Dambuza

This is the story of Amanda Dambuza, the incredible entrepreneur who overcame great difficulty to reach the top of the business world in SA. She now serves as the founder and CEO of Uyandiswa Project Management Services.

Mar 01, 2020•1 hr 29 min

The Entrepreneur Behind One of SA's Hottest FinTech Companies: PayFast

Jonathan Smit is the founder and MD of Payfast. In this episode he shares his incredible journey as an entrepreneur, as well as some golden advice on how to create a memorable brand, build a hard-working team and create a product that truly helps your customers.

Feb 23, 2020•48 min

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