Makethe started as a simple idea: what if students could easily discover and support businesses run by their peers? What if the incredible hustle happening in dorms and lecture halls had a proper home?
We've built a platform that doesn't just host transactions — it builds community. When you buy from a student seller on Makethe, you're funding someone's tuition, their dreams, and the next generation of South African entrepreneurs.
From Rondebosch to Johannesburg, from WITS to UCT — Makethe is wherever students hustle, learn, and grow.
Every seller is verified at their institution
Real reviews from real campus buyers
Thousands of students connecting daily
Safe, student-to-student transactions
Everything we build is guided by these core principles — because we believe that how you build matters as much as what you build.
We were built for and by students. Every feature is designed around the unique needs of campus life and the hustle of student entrepreneurs.
Every seller on Makethe is a verified student at their institution. Buy and sell with confidence knowing your community is authentic.
We give students the tools to build real businesses — from their first sale to a thriving store — without needing a formal establishment.
Makethe grows with its community. Your feedback shapes our roadmap, and every feature we ship is in service of students like you.
We believe every student has something valuable to offer. Makethe exists to give those ideas, skills, and products the visibility they deserve — and to connect them with buyers who care about supporting their community.
