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Welcome to Eight Red Apples
Welcome to an economic hub where Africa builds with Africa for Africa!
We are a Market Development Agency driving economic development. Our mission is to uplift the incomes of African households, businesses, and the continent of Africa. We offer research-based solutions that serve individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, corporates, and government.
This website is one of our offerings— it's a dynamic economic hub designed to help Africans turn to one another for services, support, and opportunity. Whether you need domestic help, a reliable small business, or a place to promote your business — you’ll find it here.
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Promos
Coming in at R495 is a hardcover coffee table book by Siphiwe Mhlambi, Rhythms in Black and White: A Visual Journey Through the World of Jazz. The book represents a fusion of two powerful art forms — Siphiwe Mhlambi’s evocative photography and Saul Molobi’s expressive jazz poetry. Each image in the book captures the depth, emotion, and spontaneity of jazz, while Molobi’s poetry brings to life the rhythm and mood of each scene.
R495 Dodging the Civil War Bullet by Sello Lediga. I'm in awe of Sello's writing. So much so that after reading the book, I called him to tell him what an excellent writer he is! The book takes us behind the scenes of South Africa's liberation, laying bare information that has not been shared with us before. Endorsed by Ex-President Kgalema Motlante, the book is a must-read.
African Tales
by Masetsebane Productions
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Change
Article: ERA NEWS ROOM TEAM
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Across South Africa’s rural and township communities, everyday heroes are quietly transforming lives — not for fame or fortune, but out of compassion, conviction, and courage. On a journey guided by a vision of empowerment and resilience, I have had the privilege of meeting some of these remarkable individuals whose work reminds us that true leadership often begins far from the spotlight.
As CEO of Eight Red Apples (ERA), my mission is to foster an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurial development — especially among women and youth, whose potential remains untapped in many African societies. But this mission would be incomplete without recognising those already driving impact on the ground, often with little more than heart, hope, and perseverance.
Jennet and Anastacia Lefoka – Mmabana Day Care & Pre-School Centre, New Eersterus (Hammanskraal)
In New Eersterus, Jennet and Anastacia Lefoka founded the Mmabana Day Care and Pre-School Centre, a safe and stimulating environment for 52 children aged 0 to 6. Their work embodies South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) vision that the first 10,000 hours of a child’s life are critical to lifelong learning and growth.
But like many rural initiatives, Mmabana faces daily struggles — limited funding, high unemployment among parents, and scarce resources. Despite these challenges, the Lefoka family and their small team remain steadfast, nurturing young minds and proving that early childhood development is the cornerstone of community transformation. Click to read the full article.
A Call to Recognise and Support Our Unsung Heroes
Each of these community champions — Elvis, Matilda, Jennet, and Anastacia — represents the soul of our nation: selfless, determined, and endlessly hopeful. Their impact ripples far beyond their villages, teaching us that meaningful progress is born from local leadership and community trust.
At Eight Red Apples, we believe in championing such stories — not just to celebrate them, but to connect them with the support they need to grow. Their journeys remind us that Africa’s greatness lies in its people, and that behind every thriving community stands someone brave enough to start.
These are our Unsung Heroes. Let’s honour them. Let’s support them. And let’s build with them.
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