Entries are open until 9 October 2026 Every great idea starts with potential, but turning it into impact requires the right opportunity to grow. South Africa’s next breakthrough business could emerge from anywhere: a university residence, a township community, a garage workshop, or a late-night spark of inspiration captured on a phone. What matters is creating
YouthX by Nedbank has officially crowned Nkosinathi Temba, founder of Thuto.io, as the 2025 YouthX Award Winner, marking the culmination of the fifth annual YouthX Awards at the YX25 Festival held at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. This year’s winner impressed judges with Thuto.io, an innovative real-time academic rewards platform that transforms learning into economic opportunity. By connecting