Young entrepreneurs lead the way for South Africa
Zareef Minty is steadily building a reputation for himself as a businessman and motivational speaker, while Rea Ngwane is continuing the trend of environmentally friendly fashion.
Zareef Minty knew from a very young age that he wanted to do something that would have a positive impact on the world around him.
Acutely aware of the effects of poverty on quality of life, Zareef resolved to make the most of every business opportunity that came his way. This is how he came to begin his clothing company, Self Made Billionaires.
The name of that company became a self-fulfilling prophecy. Soon after he launched the label, he secured endorsements from prominent South Africans such as Kenny Kunene and Nicky van der Walt.
He has since gone on to write a motivational book called Empire, aimed at a young audience in need of life and career guidance. Zareef is the founder of ZRF Holdings, which houses a law firm, a clothing company and a PR company. He earned himself a spot on Forbes Africa magazine's 30 under 30 list for 2018.
Rea says: "We went to them, consulted with them about an alternative to plastic, because that’s all I knew. They advised on the tyre tubes and it became a business".
Rea and her business partner (who is also her sister) work closely with mines in Rustenburg manufacturing respiratory bags and seat protectors for those working in the mines.