Learners of the Kheleng Secondary School in Phomolong, Hennenman, have been selected to represent the Free State at the Students for Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship South Africa (SAGE).
The competition began on Saturday, 30 July, and wasthe competition held virtually.
“Participants had to submit clips with their business ideas – existing or not existing. That was the first entry, which is the local level.
“This included about 100 schools where learners had to fight their way out and show-case their business ideas to be shortlisted,” says Sello Dhlamini, the group’s mentor.
The competition then progressed to district level where two groups in the Free State qualified.
Reitumetse Getrude Ntsiane, a Gr. 12 learner, produces fast food at the school. She bakes pancakes for learners and prepare sandwiches for teachers. Reitumetse is about to represent the province in the next level of the competition, which will also be held virtually.
Another group, also from Kheleng, and comprising of Mfunele Katleho, Serame Mokhere and Siziba Kananelo, came up with the idea of Xesibe’s Medical Box.
This box serves as an emergency medical kit, and those using the box can collect and avoid long queues and gain fast access to treatment.
This team will also represent the Free State in Durban.
