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Teen’s courage gets her scholarship at girls’ child commemoration event

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 UN’s International Day of the Girl Child partnership with The United Nations in South Africa & Vodacom.

By: Midrand Reporter

At the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child event held on October 10 at Vodacom World in Midrand, young attendee Mukhethwa Nkhulumeni showcased inspiring bravery by sharing her post-matric ambitions, prompting NYDA chairperson Dr Sunshine Myende to award her an immediate placement in the Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu Scholarship Fund, which supports youth studying in critical skills fields. The event, themed Her Future, Her Power, was a partnership between the UN in South Africa, Vodacom, and the UN Global Compact Network South Africa, and featured speeches from leaders such as Vodacom’s Matimba Mbungela, UN resident co-ordinator Nelson Muffuh, and ambassador Nozipho January-Bardill, who urged vigilance against ideologies undermining gender equality. A panel of trailblazing women, including Myende, Refilwe Nkabinde, Akhona Makalima, and Sophie Mokoena, explored practical ways to accelerate gender justice and empower girls, with additional notable attendees such as Nomzamo Mbatha, Candice Chirwa, and Qhawekazi Mazaleni joining the call to uplift and protect girls’ rights.
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Moderated by Sentle Nell, Managing Director at Estahale Advisory, Violet Letsoalo – Executive Head of Department: Finance Business Partner, Vodacom South Africa Candice Chirwa – Founder of Qrate & Minister of Menstruation Qhawekazi Mazaleni – Miss South Africa & Speech Therapist

Ambassador Nozipho January-Bardill gives a keynote address. 

 

Matimba Mbungela Chief Human Resources Officer Vodacom Group

 

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