ABOUT TSHEPO
Tshepo Mekoa is a seasoned logistics executive with over three decades of industry experience, having held senior leadership roles at some of the sector’s leading organisations. His career reflects a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, operational excellence, and strategic growth within highly competitive markets.
His most defining achievement is the establishment and growth of BRIMA Logistics. What began as a modest one-man, one-truck operation run from his garage has, over the past 21 years, evolved into a multi-million Rand enterprise. Today, BRIMA Logistics operates a national footprint with branches across South Africa and employs over 150 people, an outcome that speaks to his vision, resilience, and disciplined execution.
Tshepo is also a serial entrepreneur at heart, having successfully built and expanded multiple ventures under BRIMA Invest, these include BRIMA Café, BRIMA Tech and BRIMA Protection. Together, these businesses demonstrate his ability to diversify, innovate, and build sustainable enterprises across different sectors.
Beyond his business accomplishments, Tshepo is deeply committed to entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. He is passionate about mentoring emerging business leaders and actively shares insights from his multi-decade journey particularly around building resilient businesses, navigating complex challenges, and creating long-term value.
His story is not only one of commercial success, but of purpose-driven leadership, continuous innovation, and a lasting commitment to uplifting others through enterprise.
AUTHOR
The 14-Year Start Up
Tshepo Mekoa’s candid book about his journey towards success offers entrepreneurs and business people deep wisdom and actionable lessons on what it takes to be in business in today’s turbulent world. From Decades of experience, Tshepo offers practical, step-by-step advice with questions, exercises and recommended reading after each chapter – making this a highly interactive tool for business success.
It's About Time
The Sequel to The 14-Year StartUp: If The 14-YearYear StartUp was the story of building a business against all odds, It’s About Time is the story of what comes next. Here, Tshepo pulls back the curtain on the lessons learned at BRIMA’s frontlines – from near collapse to reinvention, from instinct-driven hustle to systems that last. With honesty, humour and hard-won wisdom, he shows that success isn’t only about profit or growth. It’s About Time: when to hustle, when to pause, when to lead, and when to let go. For every entrepreneur ready to scale, stumble, or start again – this is your invitation. It’s you time.
AUTHOR
The 14 Year Start Up
Tshepo Mekoa’s candid book about his journey towards success offers entrepreneurs and business people deep wisdom and actionable lessons on what it takes to be in business in today’s turbulent world. From Decades of experience, Tshepo offers practical, step-by-step advice with questions, exercises and recommended reading after each chapter – making this a highly interactive tool foe business success.
It's About Time
The Sequel to The 14-Year StartUp: If The 14-YearYear StartUp was the story of building a business against all odds, It’s About Time is the story of what comes next. Here, Tshepo pulls back the curtain on the lesson learned at BRIMA’s frontlines – from near collapse to reinvention, from instinct-driven hustle to systems that last. With honesty, humour and hard-won wisdom, he shows that success isn’t only about profit or growth. It’s about time: when to hustle, when to pause, when to lead, and when to let go. For every entrepreneur ready to scale, stumble, or start agin – this is your invitation. It’s you time.
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SPEAKER
Tshepo Mekoa is a highly sought-after speaker and seasoned serial entrepreneur, who speaks from the heart. Tshepo is available for keynote addresses, panel discussions,and guest engagements across a wide range of platforms.
He brings a wealth of practical insight drawn from decades of leadership, offering audiences a grounded perspective on business growth,
leadership, and navigating complex operating environments. His talks are known for being authentic, experience-driven,
and highly relevant to both emerging and established professionals.
Corporate & Industry Engagements
Keynote Addresses at conferences, summits, and industry events.
Panel Discussions & Industry Dialogues.
Corporate Talks & Leadership Sessions.
Government & Public Sector Engagements.
Academic & Youth Development
- Guest Lectures at Universities and Business Schools.
- Talks at High Schools and Youth Development Programmes.
- Career Guidance and Entrepreneurship Sessions.
Media, Thought Leadership & Workshops
- Media Interviews and Podcasts.
- Thought Leadership Platforms.
- Entrepreneurship Workshops & Masterclasses.
- Motivational Talks & Fireside Chats.
ENTREPRENEUR
Tshepo is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience of founding and establishing national businesses. He sits an executive head of the group of companies under the BRIMA brand. Being a serial entrepreneur, Tshepo has founded all the entities under the BRIMA brand and has led them from conception to growth stage. This is testament to Tshepo’s versatile leadership that sees him transition from entrepreneur to businessman on demand.
BRIMA Café
BRIMA Café is a charming, friendly and relaxed place to EAT and enjoy a meal in a trendy atmosphere.
BRIMA Tech
BRIMA Tech is the quintessential tech-start up. BRIMA Tech has developed innovative tech platforms.