Meet the entrepreneurs.

Four ICT graduates from Cape Town who have all shipped software before. At G-Lab they add what every entrepreneur needs: finding customers, creating value for them, making trade-offs and delivering as a team.

Zukisani Lale

Starting role: Back-end developer

A full-stack developer comfortable across Java, Spring Boot and React, with hands-on experience in RESTful API design, relational databases and structured debugging. Brings Agile experience and a customer-focused, problem-solving approach to the venture.

Proud ofBuilt and supported a full-stack weather application (React, Java, Spring Boot) with real-time API integration during an internship at Plum System.

JavaSpring BootReactREST APIsPostgreSQL · MySQLGitAgile

Dakalo Madavha

Starting role: Front-end developer

Has worked as project coordinator, UX/UI designer and front-end developer, so understands a product from every angle: what users need, what the team must build and how to deliver it. Currently extending a Diploma in ICT into an Advanced Diploma in Application Development.

Proud ofTreasurer of the Geekulcha Student Society at CPUT, running student outreach, workshops and tech events — and building NexaBank, a React, TypeScript and Supabase app with authentication and routing.

ReactTypeScriptSupabaseUX/UIProject coordinationLeadership

Chante Magagula

Starting role: Marketing, product support & QA

A software developer with strengths in Java, databases and technical analysis, now stepping into the commercial side of building a venture: customer research, content, launch and testing. Collaborative, adaptable and committed to continuous learning.

Proud ofDesigned and built a secure student marketplace web app that lets residents buy and sell directly with each other.

JavaGitHubDatabasesTechnical analysisCustomer researchQA

Thimna Gogwana

Starting role: UI/UX & product designer

Holds a Diploma in ICT specialising in Applications Development, with a solid foundation in software development, databases, web development and IT support. Starts G-Lab shaping how the product looks and feels — turning what customers say into user journeys, wireframes and tests.

BringsA sharp eye for detail and clear, calm communication — exactly what good user research, wireframes and testing depend on.

Applications developmentWeb developmentDatabasesWireframingUser testingIT support

Everyone rotates. Roles change during the programme, so each entrepreneur leads at least two functions by the final presentation — and everyone builds, tests and talks to customers.

Venture name and brand: coming soon

The team is defining its own name, mission and vision — in their words, not ours. Check back after the first CEO demo.

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Open a door for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

An hour of your time — an interview, a masterclass, a tough question at a pitch rehearsal — can change a young entrepreneur's trajectory. We'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch info@proven-path-academy.com