How one machine changed three women’s lives (and businesses)

Every August, Women’s Month spotlights representation, leadership and workplace recognition. While these are essential topics to maintain diversity momentum in the workplace, there are other stories taking place in spare rooms and kitchen tables across the country – creative endeavours and ideas evolving into side hustles and small businesses powering the country’s economy and inspiring other women to become entrepreneurs.According to the 2025 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor report, 57% of employed South Africans report having more than one source of income, a figure that rises to 75% among 18 to 29 year olds. [1]A growing number of those…