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Walls that talk: The story of Ateljee Will Hammers

Walls that talk: The story of Ateljee Will Hammers

by Lesley Scott | Building Business, Idas Valley

While Will Hammers may appear to be a “man of few words”, sitting in the newly renovated CoCreate Hub, it is apparent that Will’s work does a lot of the talking for him. The warm exposed brick walls of the historic building provide a perfect contrast to the clean,...
Come for a haircut, leave with tranquillity

Come for a haircut, leave with tranquillity

by Caitlin Maledo | Building Business, Jamestown, Proud of my Town

Neatly tucked away in Jamestown, the red interior walls and warm welcoming atmosphere are tell-tale signs as to why this barbershop stands out. Zane Fransman, owner of Fransman Barbershop, has worked in both retail and corporate environments, from clothing stores to...
Keeping it cool: the story of Garnet Christians

Keeping it cool: the story of Garnet Christians

by Duidelik Digital | Building Business, Jamestown, Proud of my Town

Garnet Christians’ energetic demeanour is evident as he ushers us along his driveway. We were meeting to hear more about Acu-Temp (Pty) Ltd – the temperature control company he co-founded in 2014. When we commented on the beautiful garden, Garnet gave credit where it...
Nurturing entrepreneurship in Stellenbosch

Nurturing entrepreneurship in Stellenbosch

by Sonya Olivier | Building Business, Proud of my Town

For many years, the old clinic at 7 Victoria Street, Stellenbosch nurtured the physical health of local communities. In July this year, the historical clinic will once again open its doors – this time, as a unique space that will open the doors to economic inclusivity...
Meet the man behind the people’s brand

Meet the man behind the people’s brand

by Ros Koch | Building Business, Kayamandi

Starting out his working life as a performing artist on the stage of the dinner theatre, Amazink, in Kayamandi township, Stellenbosch, you can just imagine how Samkela “Teddy” Mhlakaza can tell a really good story! So it comes as no surprise that...

Where persistence meets a passion for fashion

by Ros Koch | Building Business, Kayamandi

Walking into the converted structure that is home to Yeyethu Designer Studio is rather like walking into an old-fashioned sweet shop. You are greeted by a riot of colour – Shweshwe fabrics lie scattered across the worktops, patterns are pinned to the walls, shelves...
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