When Anthony Govender established ASI 18 years ago, it was to solve problems for families in his community. Since then, the company has scaled dramatically and is now a national enterprise. But the core mission remains the same – solving problems,...
Profiles
FALKE SOUTH AFRICA: German Engineered, South African Made – Built to Last
In 2018, Enterprise Africa found Falke South Africa in a strong place with the nice problem of struggling to meet demand for its products. Eight years later, the company has been through an interesting period, and a new executive team is looking to...
BIDVEST LABELS: Bringing Expertise Together to Deliver More
Rotolabel, S&N Labels, and Spec Systems – three of South Africa’s most prominent label and printing specialists – have been bought together under the Bidvest banner to create an organisation with deep local understanding and world-class...
IMVULA QUALITY PROTECTION: Reliability That Clients Can Count On
Imvula Quality Protection is investing in technology to add to its strong, human-centred security operation. Tech innovation can, according to CEO Brenda Reddy, extend and enhance the service offering, but it is not a replacement for people. Human...
SAPPI: Manufacturing for a Changing Market
Adapting and adjusting to meet the needs of modern industry, Sappi is aiming to build partnerships to drive competitiveness. Dr Beverley Sukhdeo has grown alongside the company for the past 15 years, and she is now leading operations as this South...
SUPERTEC: Service With No Ceiling
‘Transforming interior spaces’ is the promise from Supertec, a leading provider of ceilings and drywall products. MD Danie Pretorius tells Enterprise Africa that by building a team that is entirely focused on a quality customer experience and a...
UNILEVER SOUTH AFRICA: Local Investment, Global Ambition and a Formula for Growth
By investing R100 million in its manufacturing facility in Durban, Unilever South Africa is doing what most promise but few do – committing to the people and the future of South African industry by showing optimism and proactiveness. The company is...
XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS: Engineering a More Water-Secure Future
Water is critical for business growth. No longer can access to water be assumed. The way companies interact with water – and the way they use and monitor it – is what will decide how they can expand, equal to that of electricity, personnel, or...
ENERGY PARTNERS: Making Energy Measurable
Energy Partners has spent more than a decade turning energy from a volatile cost into a managed, measurable asset. With its Syntiro platform now recovering hundreds of millions of rand for clients, the Cape Town company shows what a tough energy...
LEBONE LITHO: Printing a Different Future
In an industry struggling to adapt, one company is already ahead of the curve. Lebone Litho Printers began investing in new technology and new strategy some time ago, and this, says Founder and CEO Keith Michael, has helped it to grow despite...
RAWSON DEVELOPERS: A City Still Building
Richard Edwards of Rawson Developers tells Enterprise Africa that the strong property market fundamentals in Cape Town are helping the company to develop and build amazing residential apartments, improving the city with each project. With a strong...
ROYTEC: Following The Cycle
Filtration and separation equipment specialist, Roytec, sits in a comfortable position, using all of its South African knowhow, working on some of the world’s premier gold mines, to expand globally. Now with a presence across five continents, the...
ROSSMIN: Mining Trust From the Ground Up
The operations of KZN’s Rossmin, mining and quarrying of key construction and industrial inputs, are critical in so many of South Africa’s key industry sectors. As the company invests further in efficiency and footprint, more customers are...
THOMPSONS TRAVEL: Steady Through Turbulence
Thompsons Travel has vast knowledge in the management of corporate travellers in and out of Africa. Now after more than 40 years, the company continues to evolve and embrace new supportive technologies as it takes the next steps towards creating...
SEGEN SOLAR: The Power of Partnership
Segen has proven its worth across Africa as the global energy transition rolls on. By bringing the world’s best products to the continent, partnering with those on the ground that have the knowhow and experience to install and maintain successfully...
DHK ARCHITECTS: Designing Beyond Borders
Sought-after expertise, developed in South Africa’s busy urban environments, has been recognised as world-class as dhk Architects joins a global collective of the very best. This stage of the company’s international expansion is no surprise to...
ATNS: Rebuilding Confidence: A Long-Term Investment
Rebuilding reputation has been the challenge for ATNS Acting CEO Matome Moholola. By investing in procedure designs, systems upgrades, staff development and retention, and modern partnerships, the company is positioning itself at the heart of...
BRAVURA: A Reputation Built on Results
Bravura has cemented its position as one of southern Africa’s most trusted and respected financial advisory businesses. Executive Director, Ian Matthews, tells Enterprise Africa that this has been achieved by leveraging the skills of the...


















