Hi, I'mTim Hogins.
From selling sweets on the streets of Randfontein to building outdoor gyms, lifestyle parks, Africa's biggest wave pool and a global cancer-care community. Tim builds businesses that put health, joy and opportunity within everyone's reach.
Main ventures
Hogins Enterprises
A diversified group of companies with interests in recreation and lifestyle brands, technology, manufacturing, e-commerce, real estate, property development and insurance.
Seven companies, one ecosystem 02 Cancerverse Health & community · FounderCancerverse
Born from Tim's own fight with cancer. A global cancer-care community connecting patients, survivors, caregivers and healthcare professionals, with consultations, fundraising and trusted resources.
Founded after his own fight 03 Green Outdoor Gyms (GOG) Health & wellness · FounderGreen Outdoor Gyms (GOG)
Outdoor gym equipment that needs no electricity, installed in parks, townships, schools, hotels and estates so anyone can train for free. Many sites were once dumping grounds.
First gym in Soweto 04 GOG Lifestyle Parks Recreation · FounderGOG Lifestyle Parks
Community parks that combined outdoor fitness, children's play and entertainment, including the GOG Gardens and Lifestyle Park in Soweto.
Self-funded parks in Gauteng 05 Happy Island Waterworld Leisure & tourism · Co-ownerHappy Island Waterworld
A 36-hectare water theme park in Muldersdrift, built with China's Happy Island Group, with the Gravity Loop slide, two wave pools and room for 35,000 visitors.
Africa's biggest wave pool 06 Memorial Gardens Property & memorial services · DeveloperMemorial Gardens
A private cemetery on Tim's farm in Protea Glen, Soweto, approved by Rand West City after four years of work, with room for up to 11,000 graves and access planned via the N1.
R10m+ invested
From security guard to chairman.
A self-made businessman who never had the chance to go to university, Tim built a diversified group on hustle, partnerships and a belief that health and leisure belong to everyone.
He matriculated in 1996 but could not afford tertiary education, so he took a free security course and went to work as a guard. While on the job he heard about an IT bursary. He applied, failed, applied again and eventually won it, qualifying as a Microsoft certified engineer. That opened doors to Dimension Data and later EOH.
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No one should face cancer alone.
Cancerverse is personal. Tim was diagnosed with cancer, and like millions of people he went through the hospital beds, the treatment and the long days of not knowing. So he built it. Cancerverse brings patients, survivors, caregivers and doctors together, so that no one has to face cancer alone.
- Doctor consultations Access to medical professionals and consultations from wherever you are.
- Cancer support A community that connects patients, survivors and caregivers.
- Fundraising Donations to verified cancer-related causes.
- Support raffles Fundraising initiatives anyone can take part in.
Growing up poor is actually a good thing. It gave birth to ambition, it gave birth to my desire to be successful.Tim Hogins, speaking to MyJoyOnline
Family first.
Behind every venture is a family. Tim's wife and sons are his anchor, his biggest supporters and the reason he builds things that last.
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Sunday WorldFeb 2025
Shwa loves it when a room smells of testosterone and success!
Shwa loves it when a room smells of testosterone and success! Shwa had the privilege of attending an intimate gathering hosted by the ever-inspiring TT Mbha, an event designed to celebrate men who are flourishing in...
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Sunday WorldOct 2022
Happy Island new rides to thrill visitors
For the benefit of thrill lovers and kids’ favourite, Happy Island is expanding its thrill-a-minute experience with the inclusion of a new theme park. Nestled in the scenic rural Muldersdrift in Krugersdorp, Happy Isl...
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- Township entrepreneurship and SMME growth
- Building with partners, at home and abroad
- Health, leisure and access for all
- Purpose-driven business and giving back
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