As South Africa marks Youth month, entrepreneur Faith Shingange is launching Ulonene Safety Solutions, a new business that helps schools improve health, safety, and environmental standards.

On July 4, Ulonene Safety Solutions will host an exclusive launch in Thandekile Gardens, Centurion with delegates from ISASA schools where they will tackle environmental protocols within educational institutions.

The event will cover important topics such as protecting schools from lightning strikes, making sure schools follow all national health and safety laws, managing waste, growing school nursing and health services, supporting learners and teachers with social and mental health challenges, and doing regular safety checks on playgrounds.

“Every single day, millions of South African learners and educators walk onto school grounds facing severe and unpredictable environmental risks. High density lightning strikes during afternoon sports, flash floods, and extreme heatwaves pose a real and escalating threat to human life. By executing this system daily, we eliminate compromises,” Faith Shingange said.

Actress and singer Keabetswe “KB” Motsilanyane who will give a special performance on the day, said she is honoured to be part of a project that makes a difference.

“I’m excited that I was invited to be a part of this initiative. Faith’s passion for safety is compelling and inspiring and anyone who is passionate about children will find it effortless to be part of her cause. As a parent, safety in schools is important to me. Not only the safety of children but the teachers, caregivers and everyone else in the school. When safety standards are adhered to, every individual, student, teacher and staff member will feel protected and as a result perform at their best. Why is your safety important? Because you matter,” KB said.

Since starting the business, Faith has already helped more than 20 schools across the country and hopes to continue to expand her initiative far and wide.

“Education has always been my passion. I was doing this work long before I launched the business. Ulonene Safety Solutions is just the next step in making sure every child learns in a safe space,” she said.