South Africa’s teen entrepreneurs are not just dreaming — they’re doing. Gone are the days when pocket money meant flipping burgers or mowing lawns once or twice a month. In 2026, young people are turning passion into profit with hands-on skills, digital savvy, and purpose-driven ideas.

For a teen with a dream and drive, summertime is the perfect window to start building something real. With school out, you’ve got time, flexibility and the energy to experiment.

Each year in South Africa, two major shopping events offer an incredible opportunity—not only for buyers, but for young entrepreneurs ready to sell their own products or services.

You’re in the home stretch. The final school term is here — exams, assignments, extra tests, pressure. But this is also a golden opportunity to set yourself up for a killer summer: while others are scrolling, you can be building.

Spring brings fresh energy, vibrant colours and the perfect opportunity for your own ideas to burst into bloom — and that’s especially true for teen entrepreneurs in South Africa. Right now is the time to let your business ambitions spring to life!

In South Africa today, a growing generation of female teenage entrepreneurs is showing what's possible when passion meets action.