South African Teen Is Too Poor to Buy a Car, so He Builds His Own Car Using Scrap Metal

South African Teen Is Too Poor to Buy a Car, so He Builds His Own Car Using Scrap Metal
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Jenni Julander
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Necessity is the mother of invention. In South Africa, a 17-year-old boy was inspired to turn a pile of scrap metal into something extraordinary—all because of a dream he had of being able to drive his own car.

Obankeng Thetele knew he would have to wait until he finished school before he could afford a car of his own. So, instead of waiting and saving up, he began collecting scrap metal.

Jenni Julander
Jenni Julander
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Jenni Julander is a writer based in the Rocky Mountains, where she received her writing education. She covers human interest and trending news for The Epoch Times.
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