Meet the YeBo Academy

Class of 2023

Step into a world of inspiration with the captivating profiles of the YeBo Academy Class of 2023. In this collection, the students pick up their pens and become the storytellers, delving into their fellow classmates' journeys to unearth stories of triumph, resilience, and transformation. From overcoming personal challenges to chasing big dreams, these self-penned narratives paint a beautiful picture of the diverse backgrounds, passions, and aspirations of these young change makers. Get ready to be moved and motivated as you ‘Meet the YeBo Academy Class of 2023’ through their own heartfelt and inspiring accounts.

  • Sisipho Gxogxo

    “Don’t rush, just breathe! Take everything as it comes and deal with it, accordingly, don’t stress yourself with things that are out of your control or things that you can not change …”

  • Naigan Wolmarans

    "When we have courage to walk into our own story and own it, we get to write the ending."

  • Colleen Kondowe

    “I wish every young person could have a mentor because you not only get someone to advise you but, you get someone who believes in you…”

  • Sinethemba Moni

    “We’re here to add what we can to life, not what we can get from life.”

  • Indiphile Mngcongela

    “Be patient with me, I might be delaying but I am carrying a heavy load.”

  • Evardene Abrahams

    “If you want to go somewhere, wake up and do something.”

  • Siphosethu Plaatjies

    Siphosethu Plaatjies

    “Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.”

  • Zukisa Mnguphane

    "There is nothing new under the sun. If you want to do anything just know there was someone who has done it before, you just need to enquire the skills and knowledge to do it and succeed."

  • Allineque Carelse

    “Knowing that somewhere somehow I made an impact in a child’s life gives me a reason to go on.”

  • Sibulele Sotondoshe

    “Be the change you want to see in the world.”

  • Damian Marais

    “You need to take care of yourself before taking care of others because you cannot pour from an empty cup.”

  • Sinovuyo Xhashimba

    “Don't forget to get up.”

  • Ashton Solomons

    “Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts.”

  • Zizipho September

    “Nothing happens by chance. Everything happens for a reason, it's either a blessing or a lesson.”

  • Beauregard Classen

    “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”

  • Anelisiwe Sotyingwa

    “I am a friend to my sisters and a sister to my friends.”

  • Damione De Bruin

    “What comes easy doesn’t last. What lasts doesn’t come easy.”

  • Cornell Williams

    “Everything starts with you.’’

  • Amanda Hili

    "It doesn't matter where you are now but it matters how you will reach your goals."

  • Luke Levenberg

    ’It’s not always about the medals and victories we achieve, but the struggles we overcome. For yesterday is but a dream and let every tomorrow be a vision of hope.’’

  • Phumelela Nyushu

    “Shine wherever you go people will see you.”

  • Dimpho Tomsana

    “You will never lose when you give.”

  • Batya Cele

    “No matter how hard your life gets, or whatever situation you might find yourself in always remember the following TOUGH TIMES never last, but TOUGH PEOPLE do.”

  • Ongeziwe Ntamo

    “Be gentle with yourself. Be patient with yourself. Breathe, everything will be okay.”