Two SA youth honoured at 2018 Queen’s Young Leaders event
Updated | By Jane Linley-Thomas
The Young Leaders Awards honours those who endeavor to uplift their communities with innovative ideas.
Listen as Siposetu Sethu Mbuli, honoured “in recognition of the work she is doing to develop new ways to end the stigma that surrounds albinism in South Africa”, speaks to Jane exclusively about her award and meeting the Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The Queen's Young Leaders Programme discovers, celebrates, and supports exceptional young people aged 18 to 29 from across the Commonwealth.
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Winners of this prestigious award receive a unique package of training, mentoring, and networking, including a one-week residential programme in the UK. With this support, award winners are expected to continue and develop the work they are already doing in their communities.
The 2018 #QueensYoungLeaders 🎉🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/Tk6k3SQ337
— Queens Young Leaders (@QueensLeaders) June 26, 2018
This year, the programme honoured two South African youth, Siposetu Sethu Mbuli and Thamsanqa Hoza from the Western Cape.
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Siposetu is celebrated for the work she is doing to develop new ways to end the stigma that surrounds albinism in South Africa.
I am honoured and feel grateful to have been chosen as part of the Queen’s Young Leaders Award. This Award confirms the importance of the work we do at ‘Love, This Skin’ and the power of sharing one’s story.- Siposetu Sethu Mbuli
Thamsanqa for the work he is doing to help young entrepreneurs and innovators to achieve their goals.
I am excited to become part of an ecosystem of other young people who are committed to bringing a change to their communities and the world at large.- Thamsanqa Hoza
I managed to get in touch with Siposetu; she is such a smart and incredible youngster. Also, she was such a vision in her look. Wow, how amazing! She looked so elegant and what company to be with!
Among these two individuals, youth from 12 other African countries were also recognised. Countries also included in the celebration were India, Malta, Dominica, Samoa, and many more.
Lisa. Jambase. Hlathi.
— Siposetu (Sethu) Mbuli (@sethujmbuli) June 20, 2018
Formal dinner hosted by @MadingleyHall for us as @QueensLeaders. I feel so honoured to be representing SA! Never in my wildest dreams. #QueensYoungLeaders pic.twitter.com/ZxuVYqdhz4
From Kayamandi to Buckingham Palace 🙌🏾. Young girl be inspired ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TbBlts5EjZ
— Lella (@leigh_lar) June 27, 2018
I’ll never ever forget this moment. My friend @sethujmbuli 😭❤️ 2 Queens shaking hands 👑👑 pic.twitter.com/WLQqHQS4v6
— Lella (@leigh_lar) June 26, 2018
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