Africa Side Hustle: Entrepreneurship rises as S.Africans tackle unemployment with digital hustles

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In the face of economic uncertainty and rising unemployment, South Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit is igniting a new wave of innovation and growth. As the country grapples with modest growth and high unemployment rates, side hustles are emerging as vital job creators and economic drivers. At the forefront of this movement is technology, which is shaping the way side hustles operate, innovate, and grow. As we explore the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship in South Africa, CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Thandiwe Shema, Founder of Jalusi Technology.

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Publication Date: 2025-10-24T11:33:30Z

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In the face of economic uncertainty and rising unemployment, South Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit is igniting a new wave of innovation and growth. As the country grapples with modest growth and high unemployment rates, side hustles are emerging as vital job creators and economic drivers. At the forefront of this movement is technology, which is shaping the way side hustles operate, innovate, and grow. As we explore the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship in South Africa, CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Thandiwe Shema, Founder of Jalusi Technology.