Breast cancer remains the highest rate of mortality in South African women and those living in rural areas face multiple barriers in screening.

Kathryn Malherbe, CEO and founder of Medsol, is working on the development of deep machine learning (DML) and artificial intelligence (AI) software that addresses this issue.

This month we shine the spotlight on Syked, a virtual private counselling platform for individuals looking for alternative ways of seeking mental health support without putting themselves at risk.

A digital crowdfunding platform that enables individuals to invest in agribusinesses owned by small holder farmers.

Affordable and biogradable sanitary products, nappies, chair and bed protectors made from natural fibre.

A social enterprise supporting communal farmers to build a sustainable farming model that provides market access for red meat producers.

Through hard work and determination, Loyiso grew his business and gained recognition both locally and internationally. However, the business has been badly affected by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inspiring entrepreneur Sabelo Lindani is the founder and managing director of Contour Enviro Group, a company that specialises in environmental support services such as capacity development and environmental consulting.

Alex Msitshana is the founder and Managing Director of the Deaf Empowerment Firm (DEF), a social enterprise which aims to transform the lives of members of the deaf community. Their mission is to empower the deaf through skills development, sustainable work placements and enterprise development.

Bakers Creationz, founded in 2014 by Njabulo Sithole, produces premium quality confectionery and baked goods.

Jabu Blose is the founder of Video Remote Communications (Virecom), a deaf-owned video remote communications company that provides modern solutions for remote language services with the support of technology.

25-Year-old Brandon Beack is co-founder of the Walking with Brandon Foundation, an NPO founded in 2015 that offers advanced outpatient rehabilitation to individuals with neurological conditions and physical disabilities.

A digital interactive educational book that addresses barriers to education by developing linguistics through play.

Dr. Daemon McClunan is the owner and founder of Optishunt, an implantable device that prevents blindness in glaucoma patients by draining excess fluid out of the eye to equalise pressure between the eye and the optic nerve.

Rushana Hartnick is the founder and director of Little Mermaids Swim School situated in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town. The school, which started out in 2012, teaches children and adults the basics of swimming.