Successful South African Women Who Started Businesses as Teenagers – and Why You Should Too!
In South Africa today, a growing generation of female teenage entrepreneurs is showing what's possible when passion meets action.
In South Africa today, a growing generation of female teenage entrepreneurs is showing what's possible when passion meets action.
At Teen Entrepreneur, we believe that when community leaders, teachers, parents, and local heroes unite, they can fuel the entrepreneurial journeys of our youth—and the impact? Transformative.
I always wanted to become Independent,and everytime I heard that we are approaching an entrepreneurship topic in class I would pay attention too much because I was interested and I would get good grades on the test if the topic was in the test .
My business is called REIGN™, a fashion brand I started as a teenager in South Africa. REIGN™ is more than just clothing — it’s a lifestyle. We design and sell stylish, affordable streetwear like T-shirts, jackets, sneakers, and caps. Our mission is to inspire young people to express themselves with confidence, through fashion that represents ambition, culture, and creativity. We’re launching officially on 13 December 2025, and already preparing product mockups, event materials, a mobile app, and even a customer loyalty program.
Adore Empire is a faith-based teen brand founded by Adore, a 15-year-old Christian entrepreneur. It’s a lifestyle and empowerment brand that helps teenage girls grow spiritually, emotionally, and creatively while staying confident in their walk with God.
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My business is called VellyBeadedBags. I create handmade bags using crystal and pearl beads, carefully designed and assembled by hand. Each bag is unique and crafted with attention to detail to give a stylish, elegant, and luxury feel. This business started from my passion for creating beautiful things.
It's an agency dedicated to help bussiness owners grow their businesses
For today's teenagers, Freedom Day is not just a reflection of past struggles but a celebration of the freedoms and possibilities now available—including the freedom to innovate, create, and lead as young entrepreneurs.