Young Money Makers: Career Pioneers

Briefly News presents Young Money Makers — a powerful new series spotlighting six trailblazing young South Africans turning ambition into action. Join us as we follow the journeys of six dynamic young entrepreneurs and visionaries who are building their futures — and reshaping South Africa’s economic landscape.
They’re bold.
They’re driven.
They’re changing the game.
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What Is Young Money Makers?

Young Money Makers is a special editorial project by Briefly News dedicated to uncovering and celebrating the untold stories of South Africa’s next generation of change-makers. From fintech to fashion, these innovators are not just dreaming — they’re doing.
Meet the 6 Participants:
Lebo, 23 – Fintech founder bringing banking to the unbanked
Nomvula, 25 – Eco-entrepreneur turning waste into wealth
Thabo, 21 – App developer empowering township businesses
Zanele, 24 – Fashion designer creating jobs through local production
Mpilo, 22 – Crypto educator teaching financial literacy
Kayla, 26 – Agritech disruptor growing sustainable futures

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Bio here: Young Money Makers is a special editorial project by Briefly News dedicated to uncovering and celebrating the untold stories of South Africa’s next generation of change-makers. From fintech to fashion, these innovators are not just dreaming — they’re doing.
I didn’t grow up with access — I had to create my own. If we wait for permission to build, we’ll be waiting forever.
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