South Africa is in the midst of an entrepreneurial transformation. Side hustles that once started out of necessity or creativity are now becoming full-time businesses, with ordinary people stepping into extraordinary roles as founders and innovators. In 2026, the momentum is clear: more South Africans are leaving traditional jobs to pursue their own enterprises full-time. To find out what's driving this trend and what it means for the future of entrepreneurship, CNBC Africa's Prudence Makhubolo spoke to Jamil Khan, co-founder of Unconventional CA.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:44:37 GMT