He was chosen from 20 finalists from across South Africa, who shared their love for fashion in the value retailer’s annual competition for children aged nine to 14 years.
The Style Squad participants received Ackermans vouchers to spend on creating outfits for the nine fashion-related challenges.
Participants had to complete and share them in their blog posts on the Ackermans website.
Participants also received an iPad mini and data to use for their monthly blog posts, that showed other children and their parents how to be on-trend without breaking the bank.
Tanya Ruiters, marketing specialist of Ackermans and project manager for Style Squad, said Banda had confidence and style which really impressed the judges in the Fashion DIY activity, with how he transformed his merchandise into something extraordinary, trendy and unique.
“He could take items and make them his own through styling and accessorising; his blogs were well written, easy to relate to and fun to read, and he put a great deal of effort into every activity,” Ruiters said.
Banda won R15 000 in cash, as well as a R15 000 educational policy to further his studies.
Over the past 12 months, he has also been given R2 250 worth of Ackermans vouchers, an iPad mini and 24GB of data.
His mother, Dineo Banda, expressed her joy after hearing that her child had been selected as an overall winner.
“From the very beginning I have believed that he could win it and now it really is a dream which has been realised,” said Dineo.
“I’m thrilled that part of my child’s prize will go towards his education and with the other part of the prize he can finally reward himself with the things he has always wanted.
“In today’s world an investment in a child’s education and future can make all the difference and I believe that the money he has won for his education will make a difference in his life and serve as a reminder of the importance of education,” Banda said.
The 2017 Style Squad entry details will be uploaded on September 1.
To find out more information read the Style Squad blogs on www.ackermans.co.za.
