Meet The Circular Economy Accelerator Cohort!

Founders and their businesses.

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Modjadji Ramphadi
Amimo Investment Holdings 

Modjadji Ramphadi is a self-made businesswoman who places a high value on excellence in all her endeavors. She boasts a wealth of experience as a business executive, having successfully led major projects and managed multiple teams within various businesses.

​Her business, Amino Investment Holdings is a renewable energy business that manufactures biodiesel from used cooking oil. Biodiesel can be produced from a variety of feedstocks, Its compatibility with existing diesel engines makes it an accessible and practical solution for reducing the environmental impact of transportation.



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Mahlatse Mamaila
INO-Biodiesel

Mahlatse Mamaila is a dynamic and ambitious young entrepreneur who has earned multiple international awards.

As the founder of INO-Biodiesel, Mahlatse is dedicated to producing and supplying certified clean fuel, specifically biodiesel. She is also recognized as an International Leadership Youth Climate Negotiator, demonstrating her commitment to global climate initiatives and sustainable practices.

​INO- Biodiesel is a renewable energy business that manufactures biodiesel from used cooking oil.​ Her companies' biodiesel is competitively priced, offering you a cost-effective alternative to traditional fuels while supporting a cleaner environment.

Connect: LinkedIn |Website | Instagram |Facebook

Onicca Sibanyoni
Jwale Corporations

Onicca Sibanyoni is a Business Management Graduate with a deep-seated passion for fortifying the food system within my local community.

Onnica’s journey has led her to collaborate closely with the Babina Noko Ba Mampuru tradition, where she’s been actively involved in fostering business development initiatives within the traditional kingdom nestled in the Sekhukhune district of Limpopo. 

​Jwale Corporations is an Organic Aquaponics farming and Aquaponics consultation and the drive behind it is responsible farming and the commitment to reducing environmental impacts. 

​Connect: LinkedIn | Website | Instagram

​Makhukho Makunyane
​Masimo Indigenous Crops

Makhukho Makunyane is the visionary behind Masimo African Indigenous Crops.

Her roots are in Gauteng Province, and recently work took her to a rural Limpopo province, where she collaborate with indigenous crop suppliers who also serve as invaluable indigenous knowledge holders.

​Masimo Indigenous is an Agro-processing natural African Indigenous Crops with high nutritional content that is serve them as fresh, frozen and dry, and are tested for nutritional content at SABS.

​Masimo was established to tell the rich story of the Africa’s natural, exquisite cuisine and also produce products preserving the high nutritive value, the taste, the cultural heritage of the Indigenous crop and dishes.

Conect: Website 

Kathryn Whittaker
Maven Clothes 

Kathryn Whittaker pursued a BCom in Marketing at Stellenbosch University. She later embarked on an international adventure, working and traveling abroad.

Over the years, Kathryn gained diverse experiences, including a 4-year stint in London at an advertising agency as a designer and In 2010, co-founded a marketing consultancy named 2-IC Marketing Solutions with a friend. She later joined Maven in 2022. 

​Maven is a curated collection of second hand clothes, shoes and accessories for women, men and kids. They have an online shop and deliver throughout South Africa. They also have a studio shop in Cape Town.

Connect: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Devroll Legodi
Devroll Green

Devroll is the founder and CEO of Devroll Green. They have a background in financial management and gained valuable experience through an internship at the Limpopo Tourism agency, focusing on the financial sector.

The journey of Devroll Green commenced in 2020 amid the COVID-19 lockdown, with a primary focus on herb farming. As Devroll continued to expand their farming endeavors, they achieved a significant milestone by winning the AFASA Start-up Farmer of the Year award in 2021. This recognition encouraged them to diversify into cultivating various vegetables, including spinach, peppers, and chillies.

​Devroll Green farm vegetables and sell them to agro-processes,formal retailers and bulk quantities clients.

Connect: LinkedIn

Maryam Karaan
DERMA et al.

Maryam Karaan is the co-founder and director at DERMA et al., a cutting-edge beauty tech startup specialising in the creation of scientifically formulated skin care products tailored for individuals with diverse skin tones.

In addition to her role at DERMA et al., Maryam has recently  completed her MSc dissertation in Chemical Biology at the University of Cape Town. 

Derma et al. is a Manufacturing, retail and wholesale that currently offers a skincare line consisting of four products. These products contain optimal concentrations of active ingredients, determined by clinical studies and the scientific literature, suited for sensitive skin and skin of colour.

Connect: LinkedIn | Website | Pinterest | Twitter | Facebook

Mpho Olpha Ntuli
LORENT

Mpho Ntuli is the founder of Lorent, which is a company that focuses on Waste and Agriculture and one that aims to assist the clients with waste management to curb the threats to human health and assist the communities to alleviate poverty through Agriculture. She is also the owner of Siyandiza Consulting Engineers.

Lorent Services is a developing Waste and Agricultural business that aims to assist the clients with waste management to curb a threat to human health and assist the communities to alleviate poverty through Agriculture.

Her company specialises in handling all categories of waste, from industrial and biological to household, municipal, organic, biomedical, and even radioactive waste. This ensures the safe and responsible disposal and treatment of waste.

Connect: LinkedIn

Sylvia Maseko
VEGAN4SOUL

Sylvia Maseko is the founder of the Vegan4Soul Alkaline, A Theta Energy Healer Practitioner, nutritionist as well as life coach.

Vegan4Soul is a supplier of indigenous products in their natural organic state and free from harmful chemicals.

​The main purpose of Vegan4Soul is to return the nations to the high sacred diet through health and wellness using ancient indigenous grains and herbs. 

Connect: LinkedIn

Michelle Mokone
The Alice Group (Mo's Crib)

Michelle Mokone, the co-founder of South African homeware brand, Mo’s Crib, is the Marketing & Operations Director of The Alice Group (Mo’s Crib).

Prior to following the entrepreneurial venture, Michelle worked as an Agricultural Economist with extensive exposure to Agricultural research particularly within the Grain and Oilseed Industry. 

Mo's Crib is a home decor company specializing in handmade, eco-friendly products. The company premises its values on sustainability; by providing sustainable products, using sustainable material with the aim to create sustainable jobs.

Their "handmade" products is their way of creating sustainable jobs. They have hand-made products such as laundry baskets, planters, trays and other decor products from recycled or environmentally non-invasive material.

Connect: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

Buyiswa Twala
Agrigreat Envirocare& Soiltech

Buyiswa Twala is the founder of Agrigreat Soiltech&Envirocare.

Her company produces a scientifically specialised range of fertilisers and composts designed and formulated to reverse the effects of soil degradation and desertification in soil.

By healing dead soil,  it can then be used for community farming. The main end goal  is to turn dormant mines back into farming grounds.

​Connect: LinkedIn

Lebogang Skhosana
​​Yellow Rice Ta Toca Essentials

 Lebogang Skhosana masterfully blends indigenous herbs like cannabis, devil's claw, and African potato to craft products that elevate daily wellness and skin care routines.

With a touch of ancestral knowledge in every formulation, Toca Essentials is a celebration of African heritage and natural self-care.

​Toca Essentials is more than a business; it's a testament to the founder's commitment to holistic wellness.

Connect: LinkedIn |Instagra|Facebook

Mandisa Mahlangu
Maridili Legends

Mandisa Mahlangu is the founder of Maridili Legends, a waste management company focused on sourcing products at disposal points.

Waste is collected from landfills, dumping points and mines to reduce residual waste and convert to recyclable and up-cycled products.

Her company works to reduce the effects of waste in communities by finding a purpose for it and selling the pieces that can be repurposed.

Phumzile Khoza
Lathitha Biodiesel

Phumzile Khoza is a Entrepreneur and globetrotter with a passion for the great outdoors, Phumzile’s an avid hiking enthusiast who's not afraid to blaze new trails in both business and nature.

As a creator, she ventured into the world of cannabusiness, exploring the ever-evolving landscape of the cannabis industry.

Her company, Lathitha Biodiesel is  a green energy entity that specializes in manufacturing of biodiesel made out of used cooking.

It offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional fuels, helping businesses lower their operational expenses while supporting a greener energy transition. They ensure a consistent and dependable supply of high-quality biodiesel, meeting the energy needs of mining and construction operations, even in challenging environments.
Connect: LinkedIn

Mmbudzeni Musei
Mavucare

Mbudzeni Musie is the driving force behind Mavucare, a dynamic agro-processing company that has redefined the landscape of sustainable agriculture. Her unwavering commitment to innovation and ethical practices has made Mavucare a pioneer in the agro-processing industry.

Born and raised in the fertile farmlands of Limpopo in maungani Village, Mbudzeni developed a profound connection to the land and its potential from an early age. 

Her company collects mangoes from the local community and produces mango atchar. They also make tea that is produced from the hibiscus flower at an affordable price.

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