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SOUTH AFRICAN IDEAS GET R18.4 MILLION BOOST TO HELP CHANGE EVERYDAY LIVES! A prosthetic knee designed to make mobility more affordable. Learning support delivered through WhatsApp. A way to turn discarded plastic into materials for homes. These are just some of the remarkable innovations coming from South African entrepreneurs! At the 2026 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards, 20 innovators received a combined R18.4 million in funding and business development support to help turn their ideas into solutions that could improve everyday lives. And the exciting part? These innovations are tackling real challenges faced by ordinary South Africans. From locally manufactured prosthetic technology and AI-powered learning support to affordable housing materials made from recycled waste, these entrepreneurs are showing what can happen when creativity meets purpose. The recipients will also benefit from 12 months of tailored mentorship and business support, giving their ideas a stronger foundation to grow. BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE BIGGEST CHANGES BEGIN WITH ONE SIMPLE IDEA. These innovations offer a hopeful picture of South African ingenuity: people identifying real needs, building practical solutions and earning the opportunity to take their work further. DISCOVER THE FULL STORY Read the latest positive news feature on Trustoria News & Information and meet some of the innovators working to make a difference. Full article: https://trustoria.co.za/article/south-african-ideas-get-r18-4-million-boost-to-help-change-everyday-lives #Trustoria #PositiveSouthAfrica #GoodNewsSouthAfrica #SouthAfricanInnovation #SABFoundation #SocialInnovation #SouthAfricanEntrepreneurs #DisabilityEmpowerment #TechnologyForGood #InnovationForChange #ProudlySouthAfrican #Entrepreneurship

WELCOME TO THE GIFT FACTORY – WHERE EVERY ORDER BRINGS A LITTLE HAPPINESS! Boxes of Happiness, Delivered to You There is something special about finding that perfect item, whether it's a beautiful gift for someone you love, something you've had your eye on, or simply a little treat for yourself. At The Gift Factory, we believe shopping should be exciting, affordable, convenient and filled with those little moments that make you smile. Proudly owned by Leoni Bezuidenhout, The Gift Factory is your online shopping destination for a wonderful variety of products for the whole family. SO, WHAT CAN YOU FIND AT THE GIFT FACTORY? From stylish ladies' and men's clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories to beautiful jewellery, Avon and Justine beauty products, home and kitchen essentials, children's toys, tools, tumblers, gift ideas and delightful hampers. And that's not all! We also bring you exciting specials, new arrivals, Tupperware, honey products, raffles and giveaways to make your shopping experience even more enjoyable. MORE THAN JUST AN ONLINE SHOP What makes The Gift Factory special is the personal touch behind every order. We believe that every customer deserves friendly service, affordable choices and the confidence of knowing that their order matters. Whether you're shopping for yourself, your family or someone special, we're here to make the experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. SHOPPING WITH US IS SIMPLE! Explore our growing collection of products and discover something you love. Simply get in touch, and we'll gladly assist with your order, payment arrangements and delivery information. Standard delivery takes approximately 7–14 working days where applicable, with shipping arrangements confirmed when ordering. COME EXPLORE THE GIFT FACTORY! WhatsApp / Call: 074 899 4642 Email: leonibezuidenhout1@gmail.com A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE GIFT FACTORY Every order, every enquiry and every person who supports our business means something to us. We are excited to welcome you into our growing shopping community, and we look forward to bringing beautiful products, exciting finds and plenty of happiness your way. Thank you for supporting our business and being part of our journey. THE GIFT FACTORY Your Happiness Is Our Business! Shop. Smile. Enjoy. #TheGiftFactory #BoxesOfHappiness #ShopOnlineSA #SouthAfricanBusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #OnlineShoppingSouthAfrica #GiftsForEveryOccasion #FashionAndBeauty #HomeAndLifestyle #ShopSmileEnjoy

Every parcel has a destination. Every delivery matters to someone. At A2B Couriers, we understand that when you hand over a parcel, you are placing your trust in the people responsible for getting it there. You want to know that your time matters, that your parcel will be handled with care and that the service you receive will be professional from start to finish. That is the approach behind A2B Couriers. We offer parcel delivery and overnight courier services, helping individuals and businesses send what matters with a focus on reliability, care and affordability. Whether you are arranging a personal delivery or getting an order to a customer, our team is here to assist with your parcel requirements. For deliveries that need to move quickly, our overnight service offers an additional option. Speak to our office about your destination, collection arrangements and the availability of overnight delivery for your parcel. Behind every parcel is someone waiting for it. It could be a customer expecting an order, a business needing an important item or a loved one looking forward to a package. We take that responsibility seriously. Have something to send? Contact our office and tell us what you need delivered and where it needs to go. Our team will assist with service availability, pricing and arrangements. Choose A2B Couriers for your next parcel delivery. Follow our page, share our details with someone who could use our services and support a business committed to earning your trust with every delivery. A2B Couriers — Ellisras Contact our office: 061 646 1853 It’s faster, It’s cheaper. #A2BCouriers #ParcelDelivery #OvernightCourier #OvernightDelivery #CourierServices #DeliveryServices #Ellisras #Lephalale #SupportLocalBusiness

When you work on your home or business, you want more than someone who can simply do the job. You want people who take pride in their work, arrive with a plan, pay attention to the details and leave you with a result that feels worth the investment. That is what Guirrugo Marrengula Projects is all about. Whether you need help with roofing, roof waterproofing, painting, plumbing, building work or renovations, their team focuses on practical, reliable solutions that are built around the needs of the property and the people using it. From repairing and protecting a roof before the next heavy rain, to giving a tired space a fresh coat of paint, sorting out plumbing problems, or helping transform an existing property through renovations — no project is too small to deserve proper care and attention. Their approach is simple: quality workmanship, reliable service and affordable solutions without cutting corners. If there is something around your home or business that you have been putting off, planning to repair, improve or completely transform, this could be the right time to get it done properly. Call or WhatsApp: 066 135 1399 Guirrugo Marrengula Projects Built on Quality. Focused on You. Let’s build something great together. #GuirrugoMarrengulaProjects #Roofing #Waterproofing #Painting #Renovations #Building #Plumbing #HomeImprovement #PropertyMaintenance #QualityWorkmanship

Some of life’s most special moments are made up of the little details — the thoughtful touches that make your guests feel remembered, appreciated and part of the celebration. At Occazions, that’s exactly what we love creating. Our gourmet popcorn party favours are a sweet, colourful and affordable way to add something extra to birthdays, weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, graduations, corporate events and just about any celebration worth remembering. With prices starting from only R15 each, your favours can also be personalised to suit your colour scheme or theme, helping you create something that feels uniquely yours. Choose from delicious flavours including White Chocolate, Strawberry, Lemon, Oreo, Cream Soda, Intense Chocolate and Melktert — with selected white chocolate options that can even be coloured to complement your event theme. Whether you’re planning something big or simply want a beautiful way to say “thank you”, we’d love to be part of making your occasion a little sweeter. You Celebrate, We Create. Orders & enquiries via WhatsApp: Heidi: 082 616 3507 Drienie: 078 146 0391 Email: gourmet.occazions@gmail.com Nationwide courier available at additional cost. #Occazions #GourmetPopcorn #PartyFavours #ThankYouGifts #PersonalisedGifts #EventFavours #WeddingFavours #BirthdayFavours #BabyShowerFavours #BridalShower #SouthAfricanBusiness #SmallBusinessSA #CelebrateInStyle #SweetCelebrations #YouCelebrateWeCreate

Your business deserves more than just another post. It deserves to be seen. At Mysatech, our collaboration with MySA – South Africa’s growing social network is about something much bigger than simply creating another place for businesses to advertise. It is about building an ecosystem where South African businesses can connect, grow, gain exposure and reach audiences beyond the people already following their own pages. And the numbers are beginning to speak for themselves. The MySA platform has already recorded: 1,327,417 total visits 67,084 visits this month 4,491 visits in a single day 11,938 posts 1,295 business and community pages 2,531 comments 10,421 messages More than 300,000 platform notifications And this is only the beginning. Now think about your own business for a moment. You can publish another post on your Facebook page and hope that your existing followers see it. You can place another advert in a local classified group where hundreds of other businesses are competing for attention. But ask yourself a different question: What happens when your business becomes part of a growing network generating this level of activity? That is where the collaboration between Mysatech and MySA becomes so powerful. We are not simply helping businesses “make posts”. We are working to place businesses inside a much broader digital marketing ecosystem — supported by business profiles, content promotion, cross-platform sharing, marketing assistance and continued exposure. And we are deliberately keeping our packages affordable, because we believe meaningful digital exposure should not be reserved for companies with enormous marketing budgets. Whether you are a small business trying to find your first new customers, an established company wanting greater visibility, or a growing brand looking for a stronger digital presence, our objective remains the same: Help your business get seen by more people. Help your business reach new audiences. Help your business build stronger visibility. Help your business grow. The most exciting part? These numbers are not where we are finishing. They are where we are starting. More businesses are joining. More platforms are connecting. More content is being distributed. More audiences are being reached. And the pace is increasing. South African businesses deserve marketing solutions that are practical, accessible and built around real opportunities for exposure. That is what Mysatech × MySA is working to create. Build. Connect. Market. Grow. #Mysatech #MySA #SouthAfricanBusiness #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #SupportLocalBusiness #SmallBusinessSA #MarketingSouthAfrica #BusinessExposure #GrowYourBusiness #SouthAfrica #BuildConnectMarketGrow

Something meaningful is on the way. Very soon, MyMentra will open the doors to a new kind of online learning experience — one built around quality, professionalism, practical knowledge and affordability. We have spent a lot of time thinking about what online learning should actually feel like. It should not be confusing. It should not feel disconnected. It should not cost so much that people who genuinely want to learn are priced out before they even begin. MyMentra is being created to change that. The platform will bring together professionally developed learning content across a growing range of subjects, giving people the opportunity to build knowledge, improve skills and continue developing themselves through one structured online environment. Our focus is on practical learning that people can actually use. Whether someone wants to develop professionally, strengthen workplace skills, learn more about technology, business, compliance, personal development or another specialised area, MyMentra is being built to give them a place where learning feels organised, accessible and worth their time. And affordability matters to us. We believe good quality education and professional development should not automatically mean expensive education. There are people across South Africa who want to learn, grow and move forward, but too often the cost of training becomes the barrier. We want MyMentra to help remove some of that barrier. That does not mean cutting corners on quality. It means building smarter. Creating our own structured content. Using technology properly. And giving learners access to a professional platform without turning learning into something only a small number of people can afford. MyMentra is not being created as just another course marketplace. It is being built as a long-term learning environment where the content can continue growing, where people can return to develop new skills, and where learning can become part of their personal and professional journey. We are still building. We are still developing. And we are only at the beginning. But the vision is clear. A professional online learning platform. Quality content. Practical skills. Real opportunities to grow. And pricing that makes learning far more accessible. Learn. Grow. Achieve. #MyMentra #ComingSoon #OnlineLearning #Education #SkillsDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #AffordableLearning #LearnOnline #Training #CareerDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #DigitalLearning #SouthAfrica #LearnGrowAchieve

Sometimes the best gifts are not the biggest ones. Sometimes it is the little box filled with carefully chosen surprises. The pretty notebook someone did not expect. The self-care treat that arrives on exactly the right day. The small “I thought of you” moment that makes someone smile. That is the heart behind Chic Flick. Chic Flick was created by Emma-Kate Otte in Strand, Cape Town, with one simple idea: gifting should feel personal, fun and easy. From affordable birthday gifts, teacher appreciation surprises and corporate gifting to stationery, beauty treats, accessories, candles, bags and self-care goodies, we love putting together items that feel thoughtful without needing to be over the top. And then there are our Scoop Boxes. A little mystery. A little excitement. A lot of pretty things. Each scoop can reveal a mix of fun surprises linked to different items, making every box feel a little different and turning the experience of opening it into part of the gift itself. You can also share things like favourite colours, age and personal preferences so we can help create something that feels more suited to the person receiving it. Because for us, gifting is not just about what is inside the box. It is about the feeling when someone opens it. That moment of: “Ahhh, this is so me.” “You remembered.” “I love this.” Whether you are shopping for someone special, looking for a last-minute gift, wanting something affordable for a teacher or colleague, or simply treating yourself because you deserve something pretty too, Chic Flick would love to be part of it. We deliver across South Africa, so a thoughtful little surprise can travel much further than Strand. Come have a look at what we have available, follow our page for new goodies and gift ideas, and reach out if you would like help putting something special together. Chic Flick — All things pretty. 💗🌸 #ChicFlick #AllThingsPretty #GiftIdeas #GiftBoxes #ScoopBoxes #SouthAfricanSmallBusiness #SupportLocal #CapeTownBusiness #Strand #TeacherGifts #BirthdayGifts #CorporateGifting #SelfCareGifts #AffordableGifts #MadeWithCare

A good workspace changes more than just the way an office looks — it changes the way people work, focus, meet and get things done. At JC Office Furniture, we help businesses, organisations, schools and home offices create practical spaces with furniture that works for real everyday life. From office chairs and desks to workstations, storage, visitor seating, folding chairs, training furniture and more, there is something for almost every kind of workspace and budget. And because we know businesses are always looking for better value, JC Office Furniture regularly brings customers great deals and specials across a wide range of products. So whether you are: * setting up a new office * replacing old furniture * expanding your team * upgrading a reception or meeting area * furnishing a classroom or training space * or simply looking for a better desk or chair take a look at what JC Office Furniture has to offer. Supporting a local business means more than just making a purchase. It helps keep local jobs moving, helps businesses grow, and allows companies like JC Office Furniture to continue offering practical, affordable solutions to the people and organisations around them. If you are in the market for office furniture, give them the opportunity to help you first. Support local. Shop smart. Build a better workspace with JC Office Furniture. #JCOfficeFurniture #SupportLocal #OfficeFurniture #OfficeChairs #OfficeDesks #WorkspaceSolutions #BusinessFurniture #HomeOffice #OfficeSetup #LocalBusiness #SouthAfrica #WorkBetter

When something goes wrong with your electricity, you don’t want excuses — you want someone who can actually help. That’s where ASL Projects comes in. From urgent electrical faults and repairs to planned installations, maintenance, electric fencing, solar-related work, single-phase and three-phase systems, ASL Projects provides dependable electrical support when you need it most. And because electrical problems don’t always happen during office hours, 24-hour assistance means you’re not left sitting in the dark waiting for tomorrow. Whether it’s your home, business or property, the focus is simple: identify the problem, provide the right solution and get the work done properly. If you need: • Electrical repairs and replacements • Electric fencing • Single-phase and three-phase electrical work • Solar-related installations • Electrical maintenance and fault-finding • COC-related electrical assistance • 24-hour electrical support Give Deon a call on 068 316 1350. Professional service. Practical solutions. No unnecessary complications. ASL Projects — Fast. Reliable. Affordable. Anytime, any day. #ASLProjects #Electrician #24HourElectrician #ElectricalServices #ElectricFence #SolarInstallation #ElectricalRepairs #ElectricalMaintenance #SouthAfrica #LocalBusiness #ReliableService #EmergencyElectrician