For three learners from Fleurhof Primary School, voting day is about much more than a relaxing public holiday; it is the perfect opportunity to make some profit.

Bohlokwa Mofokeng and his best friends, twins Ashwin and Ashley van Greunen, took entrepreneurial initiative by setting up a pop-up shop next to the Fleurhof Community Hall, where residents braved the hot sun and long lines to cast their votes.

At the Roodepoort Record’s visit, the three bubbled over with excitement as cash rolled in from the ice-cold water, cold drinks, sweets and snacks sold to residents weary from hours spent waiting in the sun.

Young entrepreneurs talk business

“We’ve made lots of money,” said Ashwin, clearly the entrepreneurial leader of the trio, who was quick to shut down any speculation as to what their proceeds would be spent on.

“We’re going to buy more stock,” he said quickly before his two young partners could get a word in.

The children were accompanied by their parents, who were only too happy to indulge them in their venture.

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@caxton.jhbwest Three enterprising learners from Fleurhof Primary School took full advantage of the long queue at Fleurhof Community Centre, setting up a pop-up shop selling sweets, ice creams and ice cold drinks and water to residents waiting to vote. #WozaLGE2026 #GetUpShowUpVote #imademymark ♬ original sound – Caxton JHB West