Kagiso Emmanuel Ngwenya
Spoke on a panel at the Africa Rise Youth Indaba, advocating for youth alongside Minister of Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities, Hon Sindisiwe Chikunga. Elected Vice President Public Relations (VPPR) for Soweto Positive Speakers, a division of the International Toastmasters. Mentors I look up to Coach Tshepo Matlou, a man who has had a successful career coaching executives, ministers, and large corporates such as African Bank and others. He is directly guiding me every step of the way, enabling me to make a greater impact through his mentorship. Beyond him, my first-ever mentor was a woman named Genevieve Joseph. She inspired me to believe in myself and in the power of what I had already accomplished – from being part of the Student Business Council at varsity, to contributing to tourism policies, and writing self-published articles on tourism. Tshepo and Genevieve have played a pivotal role in solidifying my acumen in business development.
“EACH GENERATION MUST, OUT OF RELATIVE OBSCURITY, DISCOVER ITS MISSION, FULFIL IT OR BETRAY IT.” – FRANTZ FANON
Tshepiso Mollo
“IT IS NOT THE CRITIC WHO COUNTS, BUT THE ONE IN THE ARENA – WHO STRIVES VALIANTLY, WHO ERRS, BUT WHO STRIVES TO DO THE DEEDS” – THEODORE ROOSEVELT
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For Kagiso Emmanuel Ngwenya, 27, growing up in Soweto, travel was a gateway to possibility. Inspired by family trips that sparked a love for tourism, Kagiso set out to ensure others could have the same exposure he had as a child. He is a tourism business adviser at 3t Business Fusion, mentoring small enterprises and homestays. Currently supporting 33 homestay businesses in the Eastern Cape, Kagiso’s work spans diagnostics, coaching, market positioning and strategy. He brings a mix of hands-on expertise and sector-wide insight, helping businesses become more competitive while championing inclusive tourism development. Armed with a national diploma and advanced diploma in tourism development from the University of Johannesburg, Kagiso has shaped a path few young South Africans dare to pursue. In 2024, his contributions earned him the Africa Rising Star award from Africa’s Travel Indaba. He’s also spoken on platforms such as WTM Africa and the Africa Rise Youth Indaba. Beyond his day job, he’s the founder of the South African Youth Tourism Network (SAYTN), serves as vice- president of public relations at Soweto Positive Speakers (Toastmasters), and sits on the Africa Rise Youth Indaba working committee. Qualifications • National diploma in Tourism Management, University of Johannesburg (2019) • An advanced diploma in Tourism Development, University of Johannesburg (2020) Achievements Awarded the Africa Rising Star Award (2024) by Africa’s Travel Indaba. Participated as a panelist at the World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) conference.
Profile LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tshepisomollo/ For Tshepiso Mollo, 33, the journey from a girl in Spruitview with dreams of building, to becoming a leader in South Africa’s engineering sector, is one of resilience, purpose and growth. As technical manager and resident engineer for Fischer Fixing Solutions at Upat South Africa, Tshepiso plays a role in anchoring safety and efficiency in the construction sector. From designing technical solutions and on-site testing to training engineers and advising on best practices, her work ensures infrastructure projects are built to last. Tshepiso serves on South African Road Federation committees, leads Women in Transport webinars and inspires students at Wits Industry Talks and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) career days. Currently completing a PhD in civil engineering and an executive
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