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12-Year Old Pageant Hopeful Chasing a National Dream
“Being different is actually my superpower …” At just 12 years old, Empangeni Academy Grade 7 learner Snakhokonke Mavundla is already stepping onto stages bigger than crowns and titles. With a passion for dance and a growing voice in youth pageantry, she is preparing for Miss Teen Universe platform while still balancing school, family life and her personal dreams. Snakhokonke describes...
Ndlovu Youth Choir Prepares for another Global Milestone
A few South African success stories have captured hearts around the world quite like the Ndlovu Youth Choir. What started as a youth development initiative in rural Limpopo has developed into an internationally recognised musical force, inspiring audiences with performances that celebrate hope, resilience and the power of young people to dream beyond their circumstances. This winter, Johannesburg audiences will have...
Youth Urged to Turn Challenges into Opportunities
“When you climb the ladder, take someone with you...” Fifty years after the historic events of 16 June 1976, young people in Zandspruit gathered at Yahweh’s Tabernacle to reflect on the legacy of the Youth of 1976 and the role today’s generation must play in shaping South Africa’s future. The Youth Day event was hosted by Kingdom Helpers of Africa (KHOA),...
Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala Leads New Era for Pageants
“I know what it means to carry the South African flag…” For many South Africans, Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala is remembered as the young woman who proudly wore the ‘Miss South Africa’ crown in 2010 and went on to represent the country on international stages. Today, her role has evolved from competitor to mentor, leader and talent developer, as she works to prepare...
A Mother’s Sanctuary: Ubuntu Mother & Baby Care
"I realised many women needed more than clinical care..." In a healthcare system often stretched and fast-paced, one midwife is intentionally creating something different - a space where mothers are not only treated, but genuinely cared for. Freda Makanete, a midwife and maternal healthcare practitioner, is the founder of Ubuntu Mother & Baby Care, a maternal and child health practice built...
SA Youth Leader Takes Rural Impact to Ghana
“Awards aren’t the finish line; they’re fuel to push…” For Zinzile Mhesele, a youth development leader and sports organiser from Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape, the work started long before getting recognition. His focus remains on helping his community, not winning awards. From deep rural Rabula village, Mhesele has built a grassroots movement using sport as a tool for youth development, education...
Gentleman’s Drive Gives Dignity to Boys
“You matter, even when nobody has said it loudly enough …” In several communities throughout South Africa, dignity campaigns serve as vital lifelines for young girls - offering sanitary products, support, and reassurance during difficult circumstances. But for Bokang Jackson Morure, one question kept weighing on him: what about the boys? “Many boys are struggling quietly, not because they do not...
Young SA Footballer Earns International Opportunity: Help Sino Get to Sweden
“It’s like a dream come true…” A young football dream is taking shape in Johannesburg, where 15-year-old Sino Williams has received an opportunity to showcase his talent on an international stage at the Gothia Cup in Sweden. Behind the excitement lies a story of determination, sacrifice, and a mother doing everything she can to turn opportunity into reality. Sino, who plays for...
Black Coffee Makes History in Nîmes, France
“This one will forever remain engraved in my heart…” South African Grammy-winning DJ and producer Black Coffee shared a heartfelt reflection on a memorable night in France, where he performed at the historic Roman amphitheatre in Nîmes with close friends and supporters. Sharing on social media, the internationally celebrated artist described the experience as one that is deeply meaningful, saying “this...
Sivuka Youth Founder, Ashalia Maharajh on Helping Future Leaders Rise
So many young people had potential, but it was unseen… Although she is the founder and CEO of Sivuka Youth, a keynote speaker and leadership coach, Ashalia says her work is rooted in something far more human – understanding people. “As a mother, a wife and a leader, I am always trying to understand what it means to be human”, she...