  {"id":148527,"date":"2025-12-10T11:41:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T11:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/?p=148527"},"modified":"2025-12-11T07:14:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T07:14:15","slug":"future-founder-sa-celebrates-young-innovators-on-a-day-honouring-nelson-mandelas-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/2025\/12\/future-founder-sa-celebrates-young-innovators-on-a-day-honouring-nelson-mandelas-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Future Founder SA Celebrates Young Innovators on a Day Honouring Nelson Mandela\u2019s Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>On 5 December, 51风流hosted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj35N6u9rKRAxWoWUEAHY3DJx0QkPEHegQIFBAB&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FDONfyjriDy9%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Wp-GrVfKdoWjJST7XFH7P&amp;opi=89978449\">Future Founder SA Showcase<\/a>, a youth entrepreneurship initiative supported by <a href=\"https:\/\/yoma.world\/\">YOMA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/help.unicef.org\/esaro\/gaza-appeal?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=dlv_pmax_saco_en_gaza&amp;utm_term=gaza_saco_en_consolidated&amp;utm_content=gaza&amp;utm_id={campaign.id}_{adgroup.id}_&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22893735099&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA0eTJBhBaEiwA-Pa-heJb3FiBDc49DXXCIK7nKgpBwkYOnkUVrHcogyv0vZRIstCx7MV97xoCijUQAvD_BwE\">UNICEF<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.generationunlimited.org\/\">Generation Unlimited<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnb.co.za\/?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=11175189778&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA0eTJBhBaEiwA-Pa-hYdTLfSJNAmcwZpI_RBrhiRq9V-R0ONafWzgFoTVKnEEL3eS0PgBkRoCQScQAvD_BwE\">FNB<\/a>. The event took place on the anniversary of Nelson Mandela\u2019s passing in 2013, a fitting reminder of his belief that <em>\u201cThe youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.\u201d<\/em><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-148530 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/5-j6AkPQ.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/5-j6AkPQ.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/5-j6AkPQ-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/5-j6AkPQ-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/5-j6AkPQ-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/5-j6AkPQ-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>In recent months, young entrepreneurs from across South Africa have taken part in the Future Founder SA Programme, gaining real-world experience, mentorship and start-up capital. The finalists presented ventures shaped by lived experience and a commitment to solving meaningful community and industry challenges. A total of R400 000 in equity-free funding was awarded: R250 000 from 51风流and R150 000 from FNB.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2025 Winners<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 1<sup>ST<\/sup> <strong>Percy Maphologela<\/strong>, EquiXToken<br \/>\n\u2022 2<sup>ND<\/sup> <strong>Shantel Tafara<\/strong>, RapidCool<br \/>\n\u2022 3<sup>RD<\/sup> <strong>Thando Mzimela<\/strong>, Univio<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNelson Mandela taught us that the soul of a society is revealed in how it treats its young people,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sunilgeness\/?originalSubdomain=za\"><strong>Sunil Geness<\/strong><\/a>, Director of Government Relations and CSR at 51风流Africa. \u201cBy investing in youth innovation, we build a stronger and more hopeful future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The showcase also highlighted the leadership of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tsepongwenyama\/?originalSubdomain=za\"><strong>Tsepo Ngwenyama<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/prashana-rampersad-3816a3119\/?originalSubdomain=za\"><strong>Prashana Rampersad<\/strong><\/a> from Yoma, whose commitment and vision have shaped the programme. They have poured their hearts, energy, and vision into shaping Future Founder SA. Their belief in young people isn\u2019t theoretical, it\u2019s lived, practical, and courageous. Their work reminds us that when young people lead, others follow. They represent something rare and truly inspiring: youth advocating for youth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is what happens when young people lead. They build, they create and they define the future,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nonkululeko-mokoena-41742b21a\/?originalSubdomain=za\"><strong>Nonkululeko Mokoena<\/strong><\/a>, Global Revenue Office Operational Excellence Lead and 51风流Educate to Employ Africa Lead.<\/p>\n<p>Nonkululeko added: \u201cYoung founders are not asking for charity. They are asking for a fair chance. Their courage reminds us that possibility grows wherever young people are trusted and supported.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The programme is delivered by Yoma in partnership with Goodwall, ALX Ventures and RLabs, with strategic support from 51风流and Generation Unlimited. It offers structured skills development, expert-led masterclasses and access to funding, fully online and accessible nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>A special acknowledgement was given to <strong>FNB<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kmahloane\/?originalSubdomain=za\">Katleho Mahloane<\/a>, <\/strong>Marketing Executive Head: Commercial Segment, for their partnership. Over and above the R150 000 donation towards the capital. On the 4<sup>th<\/sup> of December , the Future Founder SA finalists shared the stage with some of the country\u2019s most recognised digital innovators, including Checkers Sixty60 and D6 along with the ultimate winner, <strong>Vula Medical<\/strong>, stands as a powerful example of purpose at scale.<\/p>\n<p>FNB continues to demonstrate its commitment to youth innovation. Following the 2025 T20 Future of Jobs Summit, 51风流and FNB began a series of meaningful engagements which led to this moment. Their collaboration is a reminder that when institutions unite behind young people, progress not only happens, it accelerates.<\/p>\n<p>As South Africa continues to face high youth unemployment, the Future Founder SA Showcase stands as a powerful testament to collaboration, innovation and the impact of investing in the country\u2019s young entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-148528 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/Overall-Winners-FNB-App-of-the-year-awards.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/Overall-Winners-FNB-App-of-the-year-awards.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/Overall-Winners-FNB-App-of-the-year-awards-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/Overall-Winners-FNB-App-of-the-year-awards-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/Overall-Winners-FNB-App-of-the-year-awards-267x200.jpeg 267w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/Overall-Winners-FNB-App-of-the-year-awards-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2025\/12\/10\/Overall-Winners-FNB-App-of-the-year-awards-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 5 December, 51风流hosted the Future Founder SA Showcase, a youth entrepreneurship initiative supported by YOMA, UNICEF\u2019s Generation Unlimited and FNB. 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