KABOKWENI – Mandela Month is more than a commemoration, it is a call to invest in future generations.
Vodacom Mpumalanga answered that call by hosting its Future Leaders Career Expo at Khutsalani Secondary School, one of the Mathematics and Science Schools in Kabokweni, on Thursday, 23 July.
The career expo brought together more than 300 learners, educators, government departments and higher learning institutions to expose learners to a wide range of career opportunities and encourage informed decisions about their futures.
Each provided learners with information on study opportunities, bursaries, career paths and skills development programmes.
Executive Head of Technology, Lindi Shabalala applauded educators for the vital role they play in shaping future generations and congratulated Khutsalani Secondary School on its academic achievements.
She said the Future Leaders Career Expo was designed to inspire learners to pursue careers that would enable them to solve some of the country’s biggest challenges.
“Today it is a privilege and an honour to be with you as Vodacom. As we celebrate Mandela Month, I would like to congratulate the school on its academic achievements. As future leaders, we are here to guide and support you because our country needs young people like you to develop technological solutions.”
“There are many challenges facing South Africa, and I believe one day you will be the ones providing those solutions as valuable national assets. That is why this expo is so critical in helping you achieve academic success,” said Shabalala.
She added that Vodacom remains committed to empowering young people through education and digital inclusion. Shabalala said the expo forms part of Vodacom’s ongoing commitment to creating opportunities that enable young people to reach their full potential and contribute positively to their communities.
The Department of Education’s Ehlanzeni District Chief Officer for Special Education, Mandewu Nyambi, welcomed the initiative, describing it as an important platform that broadens learners’ understanding of the many career opportunities available to them.
Throughout the day, learners engaged with exhibitors, explored different career fields, and received first-hand information about admission requirements, financial aid, bursary opportunities and employment prospects.
The Future Leaders Career Expo reflects Vodacom’s continued commitment to education, youth development and digital empowerment, while reinforcing the spirit of Mandela Month by creating opportunities that have a lasting impact on young people’s lives.
