Thabang Johannes

Thabang is a South African entrepreneur, community activist, and development practitioner with a strong focus on grassroots economic empowerment and local governance. He is the founder of Eleven85 Print Worx, a growing enterprise providing advertising, branding and print solutions, and is actively involved in supporting small businesses with compliance and registration processes, including CIPC-related services.

With hands-on experience in agriculture, Thabang is also developing a smallholder vegetable farming initiative, focusing on food security, job creation, and youth participation in the local economy. His work bridges entrepreneurship and community development, placing practical solutions at the centre of economic transformation.

Beyond business, Thabang is deeply engaged in civic and political advocacy, where he documents governance challenges and champions service delivery, accountability, and community participation. He has played a coordinating role in youth and women-led entrepreneurship initiatives, including mentoring and preparing teams for competitive bootcamps and provincial platforms.

Driven by a belief in self-determination, ethical leadership, and inclusive growth, Thabang continues to work at the intersection of business, agriculture, and public interest to unlock opportunities at community level.