Several months ago, South African finacial services provider Sanlam started an initiative called 'National Start Something Day' and the 2nd of September was chosen as the date for this initiative.
The whole aim of this initiative was to tackle the lack of savings amongst South African by asking any citizen to participate in the initiative by starting a hobby(be it anything they desire), learn a new language or even start up a new business venture. According to Reality.co.za "Its aim is to cultivate a community of go-getters that plan ahead and make dreams realities instead of waiting for things to happen – an attitude that more often that not ends with too little, too late: be it skill, opportunities or savings".
Participants were asked to submit their story or idea online on www.startwithhope.co.za, where they would be up against other participants to win R50.000 to start their initiative. Well today being the 2nd of September, Sanlam has chosen it's finanlist who are up on the side.
However we at KAIZEN LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE urge our followers to also start something from this day forward. With the unlimited opportunities and resources available here in South Africa, it shouldn;t be too hard to start an initiative that will not only benefit you but also your community and peers.
By Nhalnhla Molepo
