Meet the teen who’s raised R10 000 selling grapes and refuses to lose his matric dream

Author: Lisalee SolomonsPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: South Africa

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Meet the teen who’s raised R10 000 selling grapes and refuses to lose his matric dream

A South African teenager raised R10,000 by selling grapes to fund his matric (final year of high school) studies. He refuses to give up his dream despite financial hardships. The article highlights his determination and entrepreneurial spirit.

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