Student stars

Meet the bright young minds who are inspiring their generation

From creating a prototype of a self-charging electric car to starting a booming business at age 18, these South African students are driving change in their communities — and beyond

22 December 2023 - 00:00 By Rorisang Kgosana and GILL GIFFORD

Building an empire, one vehicle at a time ..

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