What a ride! – Katlego Tshuma
What a ride! Engen’s The Making Of has been one of those experiences that stretch your thinking, sharpen your creative instincts, and remind you why we do this thing called creativity in the first place. We were challenged, pushed, and inspired, not just to make beautiful work, but to solve real human problems with ideas […]
6 game-changing business lessons you can steal from Engen The Making Of
What does it really take to survive Engen The Making Of? Grit, brains, hustle – and a thick skin. For these six entrepreneurs, the experience was more than just a competition. It pushed their limits, sharpened their instincts and forced them to level up as business owners. From emotional curveballs to game-changing insights, here’s how […]
Want to be on Engen TMO? Alumni advice you can’t ignore
Think you’re ready for Engen The Making Of? Think again. Behind the high-pressure challenges and tight deadlines lies a game of strategy, grit and sharp instincts. We asked past contestants to drop some hard-earned wisdom for anyone bold enough to step into the arena. From ruthless tactics to mindset shifts, here’s what they had to […]
Press Release: Engen The Making Of is back for season 2
After a dramatic debut season that drew over 2.3 million views and saw a previously eliminated contestant crowned the winner, Engen The Making Of is back for season 2 – with another R800 000 up for grabs.
Entrepreneurship – From Elimination to Victory: How Mongezi Masombuka Won Engen The Making Of
Classic Business, with Michael Avery, demystifies a range of pillar topics that underpin the South African economy and inform our lives daily. You can look forward to in-depth and accessible business discussions, with experts in their field. Full podcast published on Fine music radio
Meet Mongezi Masombuka (31), the IT specialist with 3 businesses
At just 31 years old, Mongezi Masombuka is redefining what it means to be a young entrepreneur in South Africa. This dynamic IT specialist and serial entrepreneur is the driving force behind not one, not two, but three successful businesses, proving that ambition and innovation can go hand in hand. In an exclusive interview, Mongezi […]
Last entrepreneur standing in Engen The Making Of walks away with R225 000
After eight high-stakes episodes, a whopping 2.3 million views and an impressive R800 000 in prize money, Engen The Making Of (TMO) has crowned Mongezi Masombuka, a 31-year-old IT entrepreneur from Johannesburg, its inaugural winner. A unique platform for entrepreneurs Designed to challenge entrepreneurs and showcase the realities of creating market-ready products under pressure, TMO […]
A new TV concept for teaching entrepreneurs how to build successful products launches
Cognitive psychologist Dr Scott Barry Kaufman found that 72% of people have their brightest sparks of creativity in the shower. But coming up with a great idea is just the beginning. Most people never move beyond that to execute their idea. And of those who do take the leap into launching a business, a staggering […]