UA-8884037-5 KZN Top Business Portfolio
top of page

Top Business Portfolio

ActionCOACH Marlene Powell

ActionCOACH Marlene Powell

Revolutionising business success with Marlene, South Africa’s trailblazing ActionCOACH!

Afro's Chicken Shop

Afro's Chicken Shop

Afro's Chicken Shop is a homegrown food brand that has, until recently, been KwaZulu-Natal's best kept secret. We are a small start-up that is proudly local and passionate about the environment

Airports Company South Africa

Airports Company South Africa

The ACSA business has a network of nine airports, six of which are regional airports, and three that are international gateways - OR Tambo International, Cape Town International and King Shaka International

Arch Retail Systems

Arch Retail Systems

Arch Retail Systems is a leading player in the retail technology sector in southern Africa

Argento Trading

Argento Trading

Established with a vision for growth and community impact, Argento Trading 117cc is a proudly South African business that holds a unique position in the apparel industry

Asante Solutions

Asante Solutions

A leading provider of digital marketing and technology solutions that specializes in cutting-edge creativity and brand engineering

Aurik Business

Aurik Business

Business growth & exit solutions for established companies

B-Active Sports

B-Active Sports

B-Active Events is the name behind many popular sporting events across South Africa

BEESCORE

BEESCORE

BEESCORE aims to be the preferred supplier of BEE scorecard ratings to South African businesses, making the process of verification simpler, better, and faster

Beekman Group

Beekman Group

Beekman Group is a pioneering force within the tourism industry, consistently setting the standard in holidays, property development, and leisure investment

Belgotex

Belgotex

Belgotex is Africa’s leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist, the company designs, makes and distributes high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market

Bell Equipment

Bell Equipment

With secure roots in KwaZulu-Natal, Bell Equipment is today recognised globally as a company that designs, manufactures, distributes, and supports a wide range of earthmoving and material handling equipment into various industries around the world.

Blue Security

Blue Security

Blue Security’s fundamental purpose is to create safer communities where local people can thrive

Bluff Meat Supply

Bluff Meat Supply

With 25 retail outlets ‘Your Family Butcher’ can be found on your way to work or coming back home

Boxer

Boxer

The fully-fledged retail business we see today as Boxer has carved a very interesting 44-year journey

BusinessFit SA

BusinessFit SA

BusinessFit SA has been focused on creating a business framework for organisations to use in assessing their organisational sustainability from an environmental, social and corporate governance aspect

Capitol Caterers

Capitol Caterers

Founded in July 1992, Capitol Caterers is now one of the leading industrial catering companies in South Africa

Cato Ridge Dry Port

Cato Ridge Dry Port

The Cato Ridge Logistics and Intermodal Hub, now more aptly referred to as the Cato Ridge Dry Port (CRDP), has been the topic of discussion in the transportation and logistics corridors for many years

Cerebro Creative Intelligence

Cerebro Creative Intelligence

Cerebro Creative Intelligence is more than a studio; it’s a force for positive change. Their commitment to social development in KZN is woven into the fabric of their operations

Coastlands Hotels and Resorts

Coastlands Hotels and Resorts

Coastlands Hotels and Resorts is KwaZulu-Natal’s leading innovative hospitality company that prides itself on four and three-star hotels, restaurants, and conference venues

Cox Yeats

Cox Yeats

As a national law firm, Cox Yeats is well positioned and able to render a range of legal services across provincial borders, regardless of location

Crown Dental Studio

Crown Dental Studio

We provide team-based, comprehensive dental care for children and adults, including patients of all ages who are anxious or have an underlying developmental or medical condition that may add complexity to the management of their oral health

DRG Outsourcing

DRG Outsourcing

DRG Outsourcing, now in their 27th year of trading, continues to provide quality human resources management services to a broad range of national and international organisations

DRG Siyaya

DRG Siyaya

The inspiration to recreate DRG Siyaya as a human resource franchise facilitator came from a growing awareness of many smaller human resource companies, operated by highly competent individuals

Defy

Defy

Defy Appliances (Pty) Ltd is Southern Africa’s largest manufacturer and distributor of major domestic appliances

Dolphin Coast Solar Solutions

Dolphin Coast Solar Solutions

Dolphin Coast Solar Solutions was founded in 2022 by Isabeau Du Preez with a vision to promote awareness of sustainable energy practices

Dragon Protection Services

Dragon Protection Services

Dragon Protection Services was established at the beginning of 1998 in Durban in response to an identified need for specialist security and protection services provision

Durban ICC

Durban ICC

Durban ICC offers the largest flat floor, column free multi-purpose event space in Africa. Incorporating the Durban ICC Arena and Durban Exhibition Centre, the complex offers 112,000m² of flexible exhibition and meeting space

Dynamic Shipping Services

Dynamic Shipping Services

Dynamic Shipping Services is a family-owned business specialising in the logistics and exports of timber related products and other commodities

E Auto Bosch Car Service

E Auto Bosch Car Service

Founded by the directors of DNA Auto Centre, E Auto is an extension of an already well-established workshop in KwaZulu-Natal

East Coast Radio

East Coast Radio

ECR is the leading English commercial radio station in KwaZulu-Natal, boasting a loyal listenership of 1 265 000

Elan Property Group

Elan Property Group

eLan Property Group has become a leader in real estate marketing and sales, catalytic development, sales of hospitality investment projects and more recently diversified into other investment opportunities

Elangeni Buildings

Elangeni Buildings

Elangeni Buildings provides an extremely fast and cost-effective method of construction to meet the increasing demand for extra living and working space. The company provides a turn-key project with over 40 years of industry experience .

Enterprise iLembe

Enterprise iLembe

Enterprise iLembe is an Economic Development Agency of the iLembe District Municipality mandated to drive economic development and promote trade and investment in the region

Esinam Global Business Services

Esinam Global Business Services

Through strategic management, organisational development and people management strategies, we provide customised solutions, in partnership with our clients

Funky Pants

Funky Pants

The first in the world to come to the table with the bright funky, ridiculously comfy Funky Pants

Future Farmers

Future Farmers

Future Farmers started off with three young schoolboys Stuart met at a youth show who had done very well training young heifers and had been in the provincial team

Geek Managed Services

Geek Managed Services

Geek Managed Services is a technology services business with 25 years of experience in providing connectivity, IT management, cyber security and cloud centric solutions to small to medium businesses

GeoAfrika

GeoAfrika

Providing guidance, information and expertise across the whole project lifecycle. GeoAfrika draws on the skills of experienced professional teams working across surveying, land information systems, legal services and property management

Goscor Group

Goscor Group

Supplying, servicing and renting of industrial equipment & solutions

Hannah Grace

Hannah Grace

Hannah Grace is a proudly South African online business that serves expectant and new mothers of South Africa with maternity and breastfeeding friendly clothing

Hirsch's

Hirsch's

The Hirsch’s started off small, building a strong base of customers over the years, first with repairs and second-hand repaired appliances and then as a fully-fledged appliance retailer

Hollywoodbets

Hollywoodbets

Hollywoodbets offers online, cell phone and telephonic betting allowing their customers convenience and the best betting experience

IBV International Vaults

IBV International Vaults

Since its opening, IBV has grown exponentially and operates branches globally in London, Switzerland, Dubai and South Africa. IBV’s fast expanding industry consists of a diverse network of over 14 000 members globally

Icebolethu Group

Icebolethu Group

Icebolethu Group was established in 2009 by Group Chief Executive Officer Nomfundo Mcoyi who was inspired by the need for a reputable funeral service provider

Idwala Property Group

Idwala Property Group

Idwala Property Group is owned by CEO Nondumiso Siphesihle Mthwa. Having commenced her professional career in October 2005, Nondumiso has had much experience in the real estate industry

Illovo Sugar (South Africa)

Illovo Sugar (South Africa)

Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd is a Pan-African consumer centric agri-business with roots in growing and making sugar and related products

Imperial Armour

Imperial Armour

The company’s experience, excellent quality, and continual innovations has made them the leading manufacturer of personal protective equipment in South Africa

Independent Media

Independent Media

Independent Media is KZN’s most influential publishing group

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Ltd (IDC)

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Ltd (IDC)

The IDC has offices in all nine provinces in order to provide niche and innovative funding products that are aimed at enhancing and growing the country’s regional economies

Infinity Growth Digital Marketing

Infinity Growth Digital Marketing

Infinity Growth Digital Marketing develops diverse digital marketing strategies for medium sized businesses and large corporates across a number of sectors

Innovate Durban

Innovate Durban

Innovate Durban was initiated and founded by eThekwini Municipality through the Innovate Durban Stakeholder Forum

Inspired Financial Management Solutions

Inspired Financial Management Solutions

Inspired Financial Management Solutions (PTY) Ltd is a 100% black female owner managed business based in Pietermaritzburg that focuses on providing practical financial management solutions

Invest Durban

Invest Durban

Invest Durban delivers a world-class Metro based investor support service

Ithala SOC Limited

Ithala SOC Limited

Ithala SOC Limited is the only state-owned entity that provides full banking services; is already fully regulated by the South African Reserve Bank and other banking industry regulators; and is fully committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations

Jacquie Bhana Consulting

Jacquie Bhana Consulting

After 35 years of working in some of the most successful local and global companies, Jacquie Bhana recently left the corporate world to do what she loves – developing people

KPMG South Africa

KPMG South Africa

Our global network of member firms operating in 152 countries enhances the mobility of skills and knowledge we offer. Our African footprint has 29 practices servicing 54 countries

Kingsgate Clothing Group

Kingsgate Clothing Group

The Kingsgate Clothing Group (KCG) was formed in 1955, by the late Dr A.M. Moolla and late Executive Chairman, Dr A. S. Vahed. Today the Group is run by its current CEO, Mr Yusuf Vahed together with the fourth generation of the A M Moolla family

LHL Engineering

LHL Engineering

LHL Engineering’s vision is to be ‘the-go-to engineering team’ known for outstanding quality, safety, customer service and value

LabourNet

LabourNet

To businesses in South Africa, LabourNet is your essential guide and partner that enhances capacity, augments expertise, and seamlessly integrates technology to equip you to navigate employment legislation complexity with confidence

Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre

Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre

Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre (LEHHC) is a privately owned, ultra-sophisticated and digitally integrated hospital north of Durban

Lovemore Bros

Lovemore Bros

Established by brothers Rob and Bruce Lovemore in 1989 and celebrating 30 years of operation in 2019. The family machinery logistics business has been built on a legacy of performance excellence that spans decades, with a focus on customised solutions from point to point in the southern African region

Mangwanani African Spa

Mangwanani African Spa

Mangwanani African Spa has an average of 180 000 visitors enjoying its facilities annually. Currently, the company employs thousands of employees. They are extremely proud to report that 95% of its team comprises previously disadvantaged individuals

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

MSC has 524 offices in 155 countries with a team of 100 000, and a dedicated fleet of 600 container vessels with an intake capacity of circa 23 million TEU. The global sailing schedule covers 230 trade routes and calls at more than 500 ports

Metamorphosis Integrated Solutions

Metamorphosis Integrated Solutions

Metamorphosis’s experienced team spans decades in talent acquisition, HR, talent acquisition and technology

Mi7 National Group

Mi7 National Group

With an illustrious heritage spanning decades, Mi7 National Group stands as a paragon in South Africa’s security sector

Monique Labat Consulting

Monique Labat Consulting

Fluent in French and English, Monique consults to local and international clients on Market Linkages and Business 2 Business opportunities

Morar Incorporated

Morar Incorporated

Morar Incorporated takes pride in developing long term, strategic partnerships, adding value in all that we do

NCT Forestry (NCT)

NCT Forestry (NCT)

NCT is recognised as an international supplier of quality round wood timber, hardwood pulpwood chips and is the largest forestry marketing organisation in southern Africa.

NJMPF

NJMPF

The KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Funds (NJMPF) drives inclusive, transparent and sustainable practices through innovation and financial literacy

Natal Razor and Wire

Natal Razor and Wire

Natal Razor and Wire provides quality and cost- effective security solutions for the domestic and industrial market and undertake works throughout the province

Plennegy Pty Ltd

Plennegy Pty Ltd

We aim to do ethical and sustainable business whilst ensuring that our customers, employees and the communities that we serve are taken care of

Quantum Silver

Quantum Silver

RESPONSIBLY SOURCED
This new technology product is made in Germany and bottled locally. It has unique properties, namely: it kills viruses, bacteria, fungi and some parasites. It is very safe and has no known side-effects.

RR Group of Companies

RR Group of Companies

Mrs Esayvanie Reddy as director and the Group CEO, is an accomplished business woman with over 30 plus years of experience

Radisson Blu Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga is located on the eastern coast of South Africa’s vibrant city of Durban, in its most affluent residential and entertainment hub, Umhlanga

Regent Business School

Regent Business School

REGENT Business School (RBS) is one of the leading distance learning institutions in Africa. The institution’s philosophy of ‘Disrupt. Rethink. Innovate.’ well reflects its goal to transform higher education

Retractaline

Retractaline

Retractaline is the undisputed market leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of a comprehensive range of laundry care products and accessories

Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT)

Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT)

All RBCT’s operations and administrative functions are conducted in Richards Bay. RBCT is owned by Anglo Operations, ARM Coal, South32 Coal, Exxaro, Glencore Operations, Kangra Sasol Mining, South Dunes Coal Terminal, South African Coal Mine Holdings, Tumelo Coal Mines and Umcebo Mining, with Optimum Coal and Koornfontein in business rescue

Royal Tyres

Royal Tyres

Royal Tyres, one of KZN’s leading tyre specialists is South Africa’s oldest tyre dealer, is celebrating its 83rd anniversary in 2022

SA Adhesives (Pty) Ltd

SA Adhesives (Pty) Ltd

SA Adhesives is a South African company consisting of qualified professionals with the skills, experience, and commitment that they believe will make a difference in the chemical and plastics manufacturing sector

SLG (Pty) Ltd

SLG (Pty) Ltd

SLG, a renowned and significant piped-gas trader in South Africa, was established in 2002 and serves industrial and commercial customers in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, with high-quality natural gas

STE Scaffolding SA

STE Scaffolding SA

STE-SCAFFOLDING SA is an established scaffolding solutions provider based in KwaZulu-Natal. The company supplies, erects and secures scaffolding and formwork, servicing mostly the construction, industrial, commercial and mining industries

SUPAHOT

SUPAHOT

SUPAHOT’s goal is to be the go-to company for versatile geyser solutions

SanDock Austral Shipyards

SanDock Austral Shipyards

Sandock Austral Shipyards is Africa’s leading commercial and naval shipbuilder and ship repair company, providing cost effective services and solutions to the marine industry worldwide

Sandock Austral Defence Engineering Systems

Sandock Austral Defence Engineering Systems

Utilising cutting edge technologies and by conducting research and development in niche technology projects, SADES is able to provide advanced and competitive solutions that meet client requirements

Sandock Austral Energy (SAE)

Sandock Austral Energy (SAE)

Sandock Austral Energy (SAE) is a dedicated and experienced energy project developer that specialises in turnkey solutions development

Sappi Southern Africa

Sappi Southern Africa

Sappi, founded in 1936, is a leading global provider of powerful everyday materials made from woodfibre- based renewable resources

SearchWorks

SearchWorks

SearchWorks is one of the largest data aggregators in South Africa. An online platform that allows users to conduct live, accurate searches on individuals and companies

Shamla Pather Attorneys

Shamla Pather Attorneys

Shamla and her team have more than 25 years of experience, with Shamla dominating the legal fraternity in the last 25 years

Sky Tents

Sky Tents

Isaac Mbatha’s strong entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Sky Tents in 2015

SmartXchange

SmartXchange

SmartXchange incubates and promotes Media, Information Communication Technology, electronics and arts (MICTea) entrepreneurs in South Africa

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is the foremost accountancy body in South Africa and one of the leading institutes in the world.

Spot-On Fire Controls (Pty) Ltd

Spot-On Fire Controls (Pty) Ltd

Spot-On Fire Controls (Pty) Ltd is a Level 1 BBBEE fire protection company servicing businesses in KwaZulu-Natal

Standard Bank

Standard Bank

At Standard Bank we are in the business of inspiring hope and enabling dreams. We believe that dreams matter because they fuel our growth

Studio 39 Jewellery Design

Studio 39 Jewellery Design

Kim Dyason, fine jeweller, goldsmith, mentor and entrepreneur is the owner of Studio 39 Jewellery Design in Kloof and founder of Jewellers by Design

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd (SRSA) is a leading local tyre manufacturer and distributor of the Dunlop, Falken and Sumitomo tyre ranges in SA and into the African continent

Supertech Group

Supertech Group

The Supertech Group is a world-class, luxury brand with the backdrop of sheer driving pleasure, it’s not just a BMW at a Supertech Dealership, its dealing with a Group that prides itself on exceptional customer services and experiences

TAFTA (The Association for 
the Aged)

TAFTA (The Association for
the Aged)

Established in 1958, Tafta has been the leading provider of care and support focusing primarily on the needs of older persons and vulnerable groups in eThekwini

The Busy Bookkeeper

The Busy Bookkeeper

The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners is a registered woman-owned and led professional virtual accounting firm dedicated to supporting startups and SMEs in Durban

The FD Centre

The FD Centre

The FD Centre South Africa is part of an international group founded in the UK in 2001 by current chairman Colin Mills. Over the last two years The FD Centre has become the largest and most respected provider of part-time finance director (FD) services in South Africa

The Oyster Box

The Oyster Box

The Oyster Box has set the benchmark for providing five-star business and leisure facilities in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal

The Ramsi Group

The Ramsi Group

The Ramsi Group celebrates its 41st anniversary in 2021. Over the years, the Group has been through many transformations, faced lots of challenges and has emerged as one of the largest suppliers of sewing machines and spare parts in the country

Tongaat Hulett

Tongaat Hulett

Tongaat Hulett is a leading sugar producer and employer in many of the five African countries in which it operates

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM)

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM)

TSAM strives continuously to improve systems and technologies to deliver the best quality vehicles to customers, vehicles that meet customers; needs and their high expectations of what the Toyota brand epitomises

Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS)

Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS)

Established by the Toyota Wessels Trust, the Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to the development of manufacturing executives in Africa

Tronox

Tronox

Tronox is quite unique among its peers, in that it is the only fully integrated mineral sands producer. Of the seven ilmenite smelters in the world, Tronox remains the only company which further processes the smelter slag to produce final saleable products (Titanium pigment)

Tyson Properties

Tyson Properties

Chris Tyson’s founding vision was to create a specialist agency that was not only in tune with the needs of the KwaZulu-Natal property market but one that offered clients exceptional service and agents a platform to excel

UKZN Foundation

UKZN Foundation

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Foundation provides a professional fundraising service which supports the development of UKZN and addresses the needs and aspirations of our donors

UKZN Graduate School of Business and Leadership

UKZN Graduate School of Business and Leadership

UKZN is one of the country’s top research-led institutions, which means that MBA students have the benefit of being taught by academics who are conducting and publishing cutting-edge research in their particular fields and who bring ground breaking knowledge and thought leadership into the classroom

Visual Network South Africa

Visual Network South Africa

The 48 Hour Film Festival & Bokeh Fashion film festivals are annual events that Visual Network SA are a part of

WhyBuyCars

WhyBuyCars

WhyBuyCars features short-term leasing options with a range of vehicles offered at a monthly price that includes insurance, maintenance and taxes

Woodford Group

Woodford Group

Woodford Group, a locally-based, proudly family-owned South African company, has been in operation for more than 30 years

Wozani Berg Gasoline

Wozani Berg Gasoline

Berg Gasoline was founded by James and Michelle Gregory in Creighton, KwaZulu-Natal in 1996. Initially, the company was contracted by Engen to distribute petroleum and petroleum products across the southern KwaZulu-Natal region

uShaka Marine World

uShaka Marine World

Situated on Durban's Golden Mile, uShaka Marine World (USM) is Africa's largest marine theme park and home to the largest aquarium in the southern hemisphere

bottom of page