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Twelve-Year-Old Solves Foot Pain Globally | Johannesburg News
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Twelve-year-old Lubanzi Dube from Gauteng just made history—becoming the first Black South African in 26 years to win the World Startup Forum Championship, beating over 400 global competitors with his foot-health innovation, SolEase. Designed to ease flat feet and boost daily mobility, the shoe sole is already flying off shelves faster than expected. With backing from a pharma investor and a China investor invite on the horizon, Lubanzi’s hustle is skyrocketing—despite juggling school and scaling his business. His mom’s still in shock as they gear up to bring production in-house and expand the line. This kid’s not just winning—he’s building a movement.
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