[LISTEN] AECI Future Leaders Challenge finalists tackle community service delivery issues #sabcnews

 

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As South Africans head to the polls tomorrow for the Local Government Elections, service delivery remains high on the agenda. Ten school teams from nine schools across five provinces have reached the finals of the 2026 AECI Future Leaders Challenge, selected from more than 500 entries. Their projects tackle community challenges, including water wastage, food security, access to school resources and keeping learners in school. Through the initiative, AECI and Primestars are encouraging learners to become responsible leaders who take action to address local needs. AECI CEO Alan Dickson explains how the programme is developing a culture of servant leadership, accountability and community responsibility among young South Africans...