South Africa’s Team Tenacity Prepares to Shine on the African Stage
Junior Achievement South Africa (JA South Africa), in partnership with Absa Group, is thrilled to announce that Team Tenacity from Rhodesfield High School, the winners of the 10th annual Company of the Year (COY) 2024 competition, will represent South Africa at the JA Africa Company of the Year (COY) 2024 Regional Finals. The event will take place in Mauritius from 4–6 December 2024, bringing together top teams from 12 African countries.
Team Tenacity earned this prestigious opportunity with their groundbreaking innovation: a vertical garden system designed for urban environments and small spaces. Their solution integrates hydroponic and aeroponic technologies with smart sensors to monitor moisture levels, providing precise irrigation for optimal plant growth. The invention embodies the competition’s theme, GreenOvation, focusing on environmental sustainability and innovation.
Reflecting on their achievement, team members Phumza Kadzunge and Mulalo Ranstwane expressed their gratitude:
“We are really honored to win this title. All those late afternoons and refining our idea paid off. Thanks to our parents for supporting us and our teacher, who always availed herself to help us bring our idea to life.”
JA South Africa is calling on all South Africans to rally behind Team Tenacity as they prepare to represent the nation. With your support, they can bring the COY 2024 Regional Winner title home!
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#GreenOvation #TeamTenacity #COY2024 #InspiringYouth
JA South Africa extends its heartfelt thanks to Absa for their continued support and partnership, which makes the COY competition possible, and to all the participants, mentors, and supporters who contributed to the success of this year’s event.
ENDS
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