Noxolo Ngomane -Maubane
Based in Muizenberg, Noxolo blends her passion for connection and storytelling in every frame. For Noxolo, taking photos is about more than documentation — it’s about visibility, celebration, and inspiring others to engage and connect.
Cold metal chains hang across the entrance of the station. Locked gates. No way in. No ticket in hand. Defeat whispers, but hope still lingers.
The train isn’t running today. Another closed path. The choice is clear: turn back or keep moving forward.
With heavy feet but a brave heart, they choose to walk. The journey continues, even when the systems fail them. Each step carries uncertainty, but also determination. The road stretches long, yet they keep moving.
At last, they arrive. Joy. Relief. Pride. The quiet fulfilment that comes from not giving up.
This journey mirrors the lives of so many young people — closed gates, empty tracks, endless detours. Yet they keep moving forward. Youth Service Programmes like YearBeyond matter.
They walk beside young people, helping them take the next step toward their dreams, even when the doors are locked.