National women-owned business directory
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Support.
Build.
She Means Business connects communities with inspiring women-owned businesses across South Africa — and gives women entrepreneurs the visibility, support and community to grow something of their own.
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supports a woman building a business, a family and a community.
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Find her by what you need
From couture to catering, bookkeeping to beauty — discover women-owned businesses in every industry.
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Education & Training
Delightful Haven Daycare
Cape Town, Western Cape
Ons is 'n christelike skooltjie met gekwalifiseerde personeel en first aid. Ons leer deur sensoriese speel en ontwikkeling groot en fyn motoriese take. Ons is 'n liefdevolle skooltjie wat 'n veilige hawe vir jou kleintjie is. Classes from 4 months to 5 years · After care services
Creative Industries
Die Rooi Raam
Cape Town, Western Cape
Entrust the framing of your mirrors, art, prints, photos and more to Die Rooi Raam for excellent advice and service. Custom framing · 3D box framing · Mirror frames · Creative wall displays · Custom-made printers trays · Rustic wooden frames · Sewing frames
Safety
IntegriSHEQ
Cape Town, Western Cape
At IntegriSHEQ, we specialize in Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) services, delivering expert compliance solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses across industries. Our mission is to ensure your operations are legally compliant, efficient and aligned with best practices in health and safety. Safety management systems · Safety file compilation and audits · Site inspections and risk assessments · Incident investigations · Compliance reporting · Legal appointments and HSE training · Quality and environmental management (ISO systems)
Technology
WIJKZ Business Solutions
Cape Town, Western Cape
Whether you are looking to start a new business, already have a successful business, run a ministry or church, we here at WIJKZ are ready to help you take things to the next level. Our service offerings are strategically designed to assist you in a successful business journey. Domain registrations · Email & web hosting · Website development · Website maintenance · Graphic design · Social media management · SEO and analytics
Pet Care
Pet Whisperers
Cape Town, Western Cape
We are a family-run company that simply love animals very much and feel that we have a really good relationship with all the animals we come into contact with. Animals are very comfortable with us. It's no hassle for us and we absolutely enjoy what we do. We thought it good to name the company "The Pet Whisperers", because it's all about animals, and us pouring our hearts into each and every one of them. Pet feeding · Pet sitting · Dog walking · House sitting
Featured businesses
This month's women to watch
Selected by our team for the quality of their work and the way they show up for their communities.
Education & Training
Delightful Haven Daycare
Cape Town, Western Cape
Ons is 'n christelike skooltjie met gekwalifiseerde personeel en first aid. Ons leer deur sensoriese speel en ontwikkeling groot en fyn motoriese take. Ons is 'n liefdevolle skooltjie wat 'n veilige hawe vir jou kleintjie is. Classes from 4 months to 5 years · After care services
Creative Industries
Die Rooi Raam
Cape Town, Western Cape
Entrust the framing of your mirrors, art, prints, photos and more to Die Rooi Raam for excellent advice and service. Custom framing · 3D box framing · Mirror frames · Creative wall displays · Custom-made printers trays · Rustic wooden frames · Sewing frames
Safety
IntegriSHEQ
Cape Town, Western Cape
At IntegriSHEQ, we specialize in Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) services, delivering expert compliance solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses across industries. Our mission is to ensure your operations are legally compliant, efficient and aligned with best practices in health and safety. Safety management systems · Safety file compilation and audits · Site inspections and risk assessments · Incident investigations · Compliance reporting · Legal appointments and HSE training · Quality and environmental management (ISO systems)
Women
& children
Impact through business
Business as a force for good.
She Means Business partners with selected non-profit organisations that uplift women and children. Every membership helps us build a platform that gives back — through visibility, opportunity and practical support.
Partnered NPOs
We work with vetted organisations supporting women and children in South African communities.
Community first
Members are part of a network that shares work, referrals and encouragement.
Transparent by design
Contributions are recorded and verified by our team before they are ever reported.
Support local
Behind every listing is a woman who took a chance.
Choosing a women-owned business is one of the simplest ways to strengthen a family, a street and a community.
Find her
Search the directory by category, province or town and meet the women building businesses near you.
Support her
Enquire, book or buy directly from the business. No middleman, no commission on your purchase.
Celebrate her
Leave a review, share her profile and help the next customer find her too.
In their words
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What business owners and customers say about She Means Business.
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Small Business Owner
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Small Business Owner
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Entrepreneur
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