The University of the Witwatersrand, Enactus South Africa's National Champions, proudly represented the country at the 2025 Enactus World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand. This dynamic youth-led team traveled with two interconnected enterprises, each designed to tackle pressing social challenges in innovative ways.
Drip Tailors: Tackling Textile Waste and Youth Unemployment
Drip Tailors, based in Braamfontein, addresses the dual challenges of textile waste and youth unemployment. By upcycling discarded clothing, the enterprise provides:
- Affordable tailoring services
- Practical academy for unemployed youth
- Online platform for local designers
Impact Achieved:
- Trained 23 young people
- Served 140+ customers
- Generated R25,000+ revenue
- Diverted clothing from landfills
HRA Transportation: Affordable Moving and Storage Solutions
Building on lessons from Drip Tailors, the team launched HRA Transportation, meeting growing demand for affordable services among students:
- Digital, student-first platform
- Services at less than half traditional costs
- 200+ moving clients served
- 25+ fridge rentals
- R355,000+ revenue generated
- 94% client satisfaction rate
Global Competition Journey
At the World Cup, the Wits team advanced through multiple rounds:
- League 5: Competed against Colombia, Canada, and Italy
- Top 16 Advancement: Secured spot in League 3 with Kazakhstan, Tunisia, and UK & Ireland
- Global Recognition: Demonstrated power of youth-led social entrepreneurship
The Enactus South Africa community celebrates the University of the Witwatersrand for their hard work, ingenuity, and commitment to social impact. Their World Cup 2025 journey showcases the transformative potential of youth-led enterprises in creating sustainable change.
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