On Wednesday 14 January 2925 public schools opened their gates and doors for the new school  year in South Africa and the Western Cape department of education was already geared up for a smooth administration of the proceedings. The Western Cape’s minister of education, David Maynier, was at Tamboerskloof Primary…

Last week, we spoke about pricing your idea and making your first money in high school. If you followed the challenge and someone paid you — even a small amount — congratulations.You’ve crossed an invisible line. But here’s what most young entrepreneurs learn the hard way: Making money is one…

Last week, we spoke about testing your business idea in high school without money or permission. Now comes a moment every entrepreneur remembers forever: The first time someone pays you. It might be R10.It might be R50.It might be a free sample turned into a yes. But that moment changes…

Last week, we spoke about building a startup team in high school, even when that team is made up of friends.Now that you’re not alone anymore, the next big question is: “How do we know if this idea is actually good?” Here’s the truth: Most ideas don’t fail because they’re…

Last week, we spoke about turning high school problems into business ideas. But here’s the truth most people don’t tell you early enough: No great idea survives alone.At some point, you need a team. In high school, your first team will most likely be your friends — people you sit…

Last week, we spoke about the five skills every high school entrepreneur needs — and one truth stood out clearly: Just the right people. In high school, your greatest startup advantage isn’t money or experience —it’s people around you every day. Here’s how to build your first startup team while…

Last week, we explored how to spot real problems around you and turn them into potential business ideas. But here’s the truth every entrepreneur eventually learns: Ideas don’t matter — proof does.Anyone can think of ideas. Very few people test them. The fastest way to grow as a young entrepreneur…

Last week, we explored the five skills every high school entrepreneur needs — problem-spotting, resourcefulness, communication, consistency, and courage.This week, we’re taking the next step: How do you turn a real problem around you into a real idea? Most people think business ideas appear magically.But the truth is simpler: «Great…

The Girl Guides of St. Patricks’ in the Free State’s Orania region held a gender based and femicide (GBVF) campaign at the Limo Mall in Heidedal, Bloemfontein over the weekend. The Guides’ procession to the mall started in Phahameng township accompanied by the Scouts of Kgatoa, a musical band which…

Last week, we spoke about why high schools urgently need an entrepreneurial-ready curriculum. But while we wait for that system to evolve, you don’t have to wait to start building yourself. The truth is this: young entrepreneurs are not built by age — they’re built by skills. And the earlier…