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By: Zolani Vuma

Zolani Vuma — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 23:14:00 +0000

my moment of brilliance came when i landed my dream job. I had been unemployed for about two years not due to a lack of trying though, numerous interviews and always getting close to landing the job but never crossing the line. this year i decided to shake things up, maybe words were not enough. I made a video presentation of how much i wanted the job, why i wanted the job and in the video i also spoke of myself and answered a few possible questions they might have. So i get to the interview and the first things i say i say is ‘before we start, i would just like to play you this clip’ they agreed and i sat there watching them smile and laugh as i was very nervous. In the end they said they didn’t really have questions for me and that they were really impressed but obviously they will see other candidates before making decision but in the end i got the job i begin in April. Even my mother was so happy she gave me a big hug, that was quite special as she only hugs me on my birthday every year lol.{Snap shot from the vid of me interviewing myself and other imagery i used to sell my cause}

By: Dennis Ngango

Dennis Ngango — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:05:00 +0000

Hi! My name is Dennis Ngango, I am a 20 year old South African dreamer, Industrial Engineering Student at the University of Pretoria, Humanitarian, Associate fellow for the Royal Commonwealth Society, Ted Talker, Ray-ban Trend Envisioner and a Global Youth Ambassador to South Africa at a World at School.

John Green once said, what is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable? My journey of brilliance began at the tender age of 16, I started working at a Community Radio Station and raised over 800 toys for a local charity. Now 4 years later, I’ve started my own Youth Empowerment website, Up & Coming Current and featured on various radio and TV shows all over South Africa. These include: Carte Blanche, ENCA, Talk Radio 702, Etv’s Craze World Live, Cliff Central, Cape Talk, 5Fm, SA FM, Metro FM, Good Morning Africa and many more. In 2015 I was selected as one of the youngest speakers at Tedx Pretora giving a speech on Reimagining Africa. In addition, I’ve became a columnist for well-known publications in South Africa like News24 to say the least while still being an influential Community leader.

Since the beginning of 2015, I was selected as a Global Youth Ambassador at a World at School to South Africa by Former Prime-Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown and UN Secretary Ban ki Moon. Myself and 500 other Global Youth Ambassadors created the world’s largest petition on education: the #UpForSchool petition. More than ten million people have signed the petition to urgently help pressure world leaders to prioritize education. World leaders(Desmond Tutu) backed it, celebrities(Justin Bieber, Shakira, Yvonne Chaka Chaka) supported it, business leaders welcomed it, communities embraced it and youth activists took it to heart.

Still in my 20s, I’ve learnt from a very young age that “If you can’t get a miracle, you have to become one.” I love South Africa and just wish to use my voice to anchor my generation and take them to new heights. Africa’s narrative needs to be critical and reflective of Africa’s reality. We must empower the youth to take tomorrow and that’s exactly what I plan on doing. With this only being the start, I know I will take my South Africa to great new levels.

You are never too young to build an empire and never too old to chase a dream.

By: Reagan Windvogel

Reagan Windvogel — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 08:40:00 +0000

In reply to Wendy Naidoo. You very brave and courageous and to openly discuss it. Hope it an inspiration to others in a similar situation.

By: Katlego

Katlego — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:45:00 +0000

During my matric I went through a traumatic experience which I cannot say,but through all that I managed to heal emotionally, physically and mental.that experience drained me,I cry when I think about it.I told myself that feeling sorry won’t pull me through the year,I pulled myself together and went through proper channels to heal.that was my moment of brilliance!!!!Katlego Mokoena

By: Lynn Botha

Lynn Botha — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:20:00 +0000

My journey of brilliance started a few years ago.. I met my hubby rather late in life.. I’d been ready and waiting for what seemed an eternity to start a family, so as soon as we were married, our journey began. After several months, nothing. Loads of people told me I should wait two more years, it would happen, but I wasn’t prepared to wait. So my moment of brilliance was seeking and finding the right people who were able to help us. It wasn’t a nice experience at first, loads of tests for both of us, I was operated on and they discovered I had endometriosis. Loads of visits to the fertility clinic and seeing so many couples who were in the same situation was heartbreaking – infertility doesn’t discriminate by colour, race, or the size of your bank account. Thankfully our story had a happy ending and we were lucky enough to conceive without taking out a second bond. And low and behold, my daughter was only 6 months old when the impossible happened.. and my son was born 9 months later. So when your 6th sense or your gut instinct is trying to tell you something, listen… It saved us a few years of heartache.

By: Tshepiso Modisane

Tshepiso Modisane — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 07:25:00 +0000

I’ve gone through almost a decade striving to make something of myself, with ups and downs. My academic life has been a roller coaster ride from not knowing what I want to do (because of lack of self knowledge), to 2 years of pursuing a career path from parental influence, then having a gap year and finally getting to know myself & finding the academic direction I’d like to take. It’s been hard, living on less than R100 a day being a university student who is forced to correspond because it’s convenient for your circumstances (no need for pocket money or transport money). I also had to cut my social life to avoid being compelled to go out and spend money that isn’t really there. Having to sit on some problems for hours until you finally have it figured out has turned from a challenge to a triumph, no classmates, no teachers, just me. It’s not easy living in an RDP community that’s far away from everything, in a small house living with the rest of your family with minimal space, forcing you to study on your bed & do most of your school work on a cellphone where a laptop is required. In my shoes you really have to make something out of almost nothing. The journey gets tougher when you see all your high school peers flourish & you’re still fighting for your dream 8 years later.
But I’ve realised there’s no giving up at this point, there’s something bigger than me that tells me to stay persistent. What do I mean? Well, every year since high school I’ve met a complete stranger once a year who stops me, asks me how I’m doing, what my name is, and tells me to stay in school, take care of myself and that I’m going to be successful. One year I got a temporary PR Assistant job and received great compliments from an African businessman at the conference, he didn’t even ask me what my name is! I later found out this man is worth R7bn. How do these strangers know this about me? I’m clueless, but the magic is in the mystery. Having produced several distinctions in academic solidarity under my circumstances has squeezed the life out of me until I eventually felt alive again, but with this being my last semester I must say that it has been a brilliant journey… mysterious, but brilliant!

By: Nonhlanhla Nthuping

Nonhlanhla Nthuping — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:38:00 +0000

last year I attended the national achievers congress and I got the chance to see and listen to Nick Vujicic and from then on I was self motivated by seeing him and his achievements and i am working on making my life purpose a reality to assist the youth

By: Roxanne Chutthergoon

Roxanne Chutthergoon — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:35:00 +0000

My moment of brilliance was enrolling into UNISA to further my studies and give myself a better future! It has always been a dream of my mother for me to have a life that was better and more fulfilling than her own, however she never had the finances to send me to University…we both slowly started to give up on that dream when one day I decided that I won’t let my mother or myself down, I will cut back on whatever I can and save the few extra rans and someday register to study on a part time basis…and that ONE day when I finally had enough for two modules, I went to UNISA, stood in the long queue and made it to that registration desk! I have not looked back since and even surprised myself by scoring distinctions even whilst being employed full time! Two years on, and I am quite close to completion…the finances remain a battle, but I am a soldier and will not give up considering how far I have come, starting with nothing. I will not stop until I am a graduate!

By: Samsang

Samsang — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 09:04:00 +0000

Moment of brilliance came at new years with a revelation of clarity for the year ahead with my work

By: Tanya

Tanya — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:01:00 +0000

My moment of brilliance came when i realized that i was bigger than my setbacks,my not so good health and my financial situation. i undressed myself from all the negative thoughts i had about myself and the way people viewed me over the years becos of my situation. Being a single mum i took the stand that i need to be strong for my daughters and be a pillar that they to can be strong woman! I am proud of the achievements i hv made and for the grace of God over our lives.
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By: Andrew J. Snyman

Andrew J. Snyman — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 20:44:00 +0000

I recently retired and as a father of 5, we all know what a race life is, Now I have a journey of spending quantity time with my family and myself. I am reading that book I never had time for, I am watching tv a little more, work in the garden and see sunrises and sunsets. I am embracing living again!

By: Andile Ntuli

Andile Ntuli — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 11:32:00 +0000

My moment of brilliance occurred quite recently. I found my passion: Business. Many people have told me for years that I have a great personality for sales and I finally took the leap and have recently started my own catering company. “Chunky Mushroom” supplies students with healthier meals on Campus. It’s still very early to say how things will go. but I have all the hope that it will work out. What’s great about it is that I really enjoy not just selling food, but putting my heart into the process of making it. And imagining the pleasure of good food for the eater, it’s a great feeling! There’s nothing better than finding your passion, discovering your life purpose and making a living out of it while empowering other people as well. Love what you do and do what you love!