Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, will today announce one of South Africa’s future entrepreneurial stars at the Schools Entrepreneurship Conference.
Co-funded by the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism, more than 200 pupils from schools in Nyanga, Mitchells Plain, Philippi and Manenberg have attended the five-day event which was held at the South Peninsula High School.
Pupils will pitch their business ideas to a group of leading business experts and the participant with the best idea wins a cash prize to fund their venture. Minister Winde will speak to the pupils about the importance of entrepreneurship and announce the winner of the business pitching session.
Details:
Date: Thursday, 11 July 2013
Venue: South Peninsula High School, Old Kendal road, Diep River
Time: 16h30 to 17h00
For media queries, please contact:
Bronwynne Jooste
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism
Tel: 021 483 3550
Cell: 082 454 4365
E-mail: bronwynne.jooste@westerncape.gov.za
