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THE 2025 GOLDEN CIRCLE FINALISTS MAKING AN IMPACT

2022 Golden Circle

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Globally, there are an estimated 10 million social enterprises in operation, creating 200 million jobs. Despite their social and economic impact, the social enterprise sector is lacking $1.1 trillion in financing to grow and scale. This is why the Motsepe Foundation has committed five million rand, over five-years, towards the elevation of 25 South African youth-led start-ups.

With a focus on social entrepreneurship, the Golden Circle supports the acceleration and capacity-building of high-impact entrepreneurs who are building solutions aligned to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

This year, coordinated alongside the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, founders of five startups will receive one on-one mentorship, as well as insights from venture capitalists, creative directors, legal experts, and serial entrepreneurs.

The five selected entrepreneurs for the 2025 Golden Circle were selected from over 600 applications. They represent a group of job creators, innovators, and a new generation of leaders who are creating positive and necessary change.

“Each of you are choosing to be part of the solution to the challenges we face. This gives us hope, and it makes me look to the future with optimism,” said Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Co-Founder and CEO of Motsepe Foundation.

We are very proud to welcome them into the Motsepe Foundation Golden Circle.

 

Teboho Kwetempane, Founder of Dr Kweteps Creatives Pty Ltd

Speaking on Africa’s growing population, Teboho Kwetempane explains, “The real issue isn’t just about producing more food; it’s about producing the right kind of quality food that is nutritious, culturally relevant, and grown in ways that don’t destroy our soil, water or ecosystems.”

Teboho is the founder of Dr Kweteps Creatives Pty Ltd. His agro-processing company specialises in Moringa-based foods. His nutrient-rich and herbal-infused products promote health and wellness and support sustainable agricultural practices.\

 

Nonhle Matsebula, Founder of Girl Boss Africa

Moving the needle for women and girls is Nonhle Matsebula, founder of Girl Boss Africa. This purpose-driven beauty and empowerment brand develops affordable, high-quality hair and skincare products.

“Gender equality is not a goal. It is a strategy for economic growth and social change,” she explains. At Girl Boss Africa she is on a journey to unleash the potential of girls, in the hopes of uplifting the communities around them.

 

Zimkhitha Duze, Founder of Uuka Bricks

“By empowering local communities with skills, resources and knowledge, we can help them adapt to climate change,” says Zimkhitha Duze, founder of Uuka Bricks.

Her company manufactures bricks made from recycled waste materials such as plastic and glass. This durable and sustainable building alternative promotes a circular economy and contributes to the development of resilient communities.

Lerato Chabalala, Founder of SA Moqhaka Foods

Lerato Chabalala is a former nurse who founded SA Moqhaka Foods to tackle the crisis of malnutrition head-on.

Without a business background, she understands that it takes an ecosystem to build a successful enterprise. Lerato shaped her own ecosystem by actively seeking expertise from other institutions and partners. “It’s important to partner with [others] because they’ve got skills, trainings, and they’ve got mentors for all those who are willing to push their businesses.”

Mahlatse Mamaila, Founder of INO-Biodiesel

“Africa can lead the world in clean community powered fuel,” explains Mahlatse Mamaila, founder of INO-Biodiesel.

Through her company, she is developing green energy to fuel farming equipment, mining activities, generators, substations, and airplanes. To grow her impact in the competitive biodiesel industry, she is leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies.

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