KZN Future 50 - Launches 5 June 2023

Behind every successful product is packaging that captures attention. Graham Hepburn, founder of QualiPak JHB, shares how his business has spent more than 20 years helping brands launch smarter with flexible shrink-sleeve packaging. He also reflects on the setbacks that shaped his business, while Pavlo Phitidis explains why partnering with…

Wayne Da Costa and Gideon Monyelekgau spent years learning every part of Tensile Rubber Hoses before making a life-changing decision. When the business came up for sale, they invested their pension savings to buy it. They share how they transformed from employees into business owners, the lessons they've learned about…

Reliable water has become one of South Africa's biggest challenges, but for father-and-son team Pierre van Tonder Senior and Pierre van Tonder Junior, it became the foundation for a purpose-driven business. In this Future50 episode, the founders of iWater Management share how a life-changing experience in Botswana inspired them to…

In this episode, Guy Hamlin of Republic Lifestyle shares the journey of building a Durban-based manufacturing company that supplies everything from umbrellas and bedding to baby products, pet ranges and hospitality goods across South Africa. Guy discusses the realities of competing against imports, adapting to changing retail trends and one…

What does it take to keep factories running, fleets moving and businesses operating without costly downtime? In this episode, we dive into the story of Deojay Petroleum KZN with owners Nisha Reddy and Trishen Naidu. From starting as employees under founder Jackie Leroux to leading a successful management buyout, they…