Michael Myburgh grew up in Nelspruit, right in the heart of the Lowveld. Nowadays he lives in Charleston SC which is called the Low Country in the USA. When he decided what to call his business, he combined his two ‘homes’ and Lowfeld Soul Food was born. The company is well-known for its great biltong and droëwors products, but don’t underestimate the boerewors as it is a popular seller for them.
While Brandon Hiemstra turned to America to find new markets for SA-grown macadamias, a woman who grew up in rural South Africa is establishing herself in the business world, thanks in part to a USA programme that empowers female entrepreneurs.
Brandon Hiemstra grew up in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, an area abundant with fruits, nuts and vegetables. The city is surrounded with rich agricultural activities and in the past ten years the Lowveld has become one of South Africa’s major hubs for macadamia farming.
When an internationally recognised television personality, emcee, speaker, entrepreneur and philanthropist, and a former Manchester United legend and England goalkeeper, soccer commentator, presenter and global circuit speaker team up, one can only expect fireworks!