{"id":265400,"date":"2025-07-29T00:02:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T22:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weskusnuus\/?p=265400"},"modified":"2025-08-09T08:34:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T06:34:32","slug":"local-young-entrepreneurs-lauded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weskusnuus\/local-young-entrepreneurs-lauded\/","title":{"rendered":"Local young entrepreneurs lauded"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Atlantis Creative Hub (ACH), a dynamic community-based organisation dedicated to equipping individuals with practical skills, held its first Youth Entrepreneurs Awards on Thursday 24 July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>William Konstabel and Ren\u00e9 Haruna said this initiative was born from a vision to recognise and celebrate the resilience and innovation of young business owners from the community. \r<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally planned for June to coincide with Youth Month, commemorating the historic 16 June 1976 uprising, the event aimed to honour the courage and contribution of today&#8217;s youth in a different struggle \u2013 economic empowerment. &#8220;In a community plagued by high levels of crime, substance abuse, gangsterism and youth unemployment,&#8221; Konstabel said, &#8220;these young entrepreneurs are carving out a better future not only for themselves but for others through job creation and social impact. \r<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;By acknowledging their efforts we hope to inspire more young people to take bold steps towards entrepreneurship and transformation. 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