When financial excellence meets real innovation, success isn’t just possible — it’s sustainable. And Ramtsilo Trading is proving it, one recycled brick at a time.
Founded by sisters Kekeletso and Kedibone Tsiloane, Ramtsilo has made headlines for its breakthrough solution: turning plastic waste into durable, eco-friendly bricks that tackle South Africa’s waste crisis while creating much-needed jobs.
But it’s not just the green idea that sets them apart — it’s how they’ve combined technical know-how with financial discipline. Supported by partners like Sanlam’s Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme, the business has built the skills and systems to scale up smartly and sustainably.
“Financial discipline is what turns an idea into a real business,” says Kekeletso. “Innovation needs a strong backbone.”
Today, Ramtsilo is expanding production, creating work for local communities, and showing how circular economy models can generate real value from what would otherwise be landfill waste.
The result? A proudly South African example of how young entrepreneurs, backed by smart financial support, can tackle big challenges — from unemployment to pollution — and build a future that’s both profitable and green.
