Business Ideas
Township Economy
Business opportunities in township and rural economies.
Township Economy Guides
Funeral Parlour Business in South Africa (2026): Costs, Rules & How to Start
R350,000–R750,000 township setup. Funeral packages R8,000–R50,000 plus burial-society partnerships — Regulation 363 certificate, FSCA insurance rules, cold-room equipment, and funding routes.
Shisa Nyama Business in South Africa (2026): Costs, Profit & How to Start
R2,000–R15,000 braai-stand entry; full venues R50,000–R300,000+. Braai fees R20–R50/kg plus meat, sides and drinks — the buy-and-braai model, liquor licence rules, and location strategy.
Mobile Phone Repair Business in South Africa (2026): Profit & How to Start
R5,000–R50,000 startup. Phone repair earns R10,000–R40,000/month — screen replacements earn R300–R2,000 profit each, 100M+ SA mobile connections, service pricing, and how to grow from a stand.
Street Food Business in South Africa (2026): Startup Costs & Daily Income
R2,000–R20,000 startup. Street food vendors earn R500–R5,000/day at 30–50% margins — kota, braai, and vetkoek pricing, permits, location strategy, and how to start this weekend.
Hair Braiding Business in South Africa (2026): Income & How to Start
R2,000–R30,000 startup. Braiders earn R8,000–R50,000+/month — style pricing (R150–R2,000 per job), home vs salon vs mobile model, building a full calendar, and scaling to a team.
Internet Cafe Business in South Africa (2026): Costs, Revenue & How to Start
R50,000–R200,000 startup. Internet cafes earn R15,000–R60,000/month — equipment guide, service pricing, load-shedding backup strategies, and why printing beats browsing for profit.
Starting a Delivery Service Business in South Africa
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