Africa Side Hustle: Women-led beauty brands power S.Africa’s manufacturing boom

Video Summary

Behind many successful businesses are years of persistence, reinvestment and an unwavering belief in an idea. As we continue our Women’s Month coverage, we’re spotlighting the women building businesses from the ground up and, in the process, helping shape industries, support local supply chains and create economic opportunities. What started at a kitchen table nearly two decades ago has grown into a South African beauty business with an expanding product development footprint, reflecting both the potential of entrepreneurship and the growing role of women-led enterprises in driving innovation and local manufacturing. CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Tanya du Bois, Founder of Naturals Beauty on her entrepreneurial journey, insights into the evolution of South Africa’s beauty industry, and the opportunities being created through women-owned businesses.

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Source: Africa Side Hustle with Prudence Makhubalo

Publication Date: 2026-08-21T12:44:14Z

Original Link: Watch the video on YouTube

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Behind many successful businesses are years of persistence, reinvestment and an unwavering belief in an idea. As we continue our Women’s Month coverage, we’re spotlighting the women building businesses from the ground up and, in the process, helping shape industries, support local supply chains and create economic opportunities. What started at a kitchen table nearly two decades ago has grown into a South African beauty business with an expanding product development footprint, reflecting both the potential of entrepreneurship and the growing role of women-led enterprises in driving innovation and local manufacturing. CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Tanya du Bois, Founder of Naturals Beauty on her entrepreneurial journey, insights into the evolution of South Africa’s beauty industry, and the opportunities being created through women-owned businesses.