Elevator Pitch | Jeffrey Phaladi seeks an investor to help him create work in his community

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Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise are joined by Jeffrey Phaladi in a heartwarming elevator pitch. He has a machine that makes juice, atchar and maize meal - but is looking for an investor to kickstart into a fully fledged business to help create work in his community. They also hear from Chartered Accountant, Business Coach and Managing Director at My Dough - Thabelo Raphala about how Mr Phaladi can improve his pitch. 
2 Sep 2025 English South Africa Business · Arts

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