Profiles

Who would have thought that a campus crown could become a voice for the voiceless? For Thabo Gift Dinaka, a 20-year-old from Polokwane’s Extension 75, silence once defined his life. It taught him how dangerous it is to suffer alone, but it also shaped the leader he would become.

From being a bullied child in the quiet town of Phalaborwa, Limpopo, to becoming a rising bold, UL’s most outspoken young leaders, and politically active student leader, Thapelo Neo Nkoane is redefining what it means to lead with proving that courage isn’t loud it’s consistent.

Who said you can’t be a plant production student and a rising TikTok content creator while lowkey crying over assignment deadlines? Meet Priment Seerane, the University of Limpopo student proving you can do both, with a smile, a skit, and maybe a breakdown or two in between.

Lwandile Cyril Mashele, a 24-year-old from Tonga in Mpumalanga, is leveraging his Bachelor’s in Development Planning and Management to lead impactful community projects. As Project Manager of the HydroHope initiative, he’s dedicated to sustainable development and local empowerment.

In the quiet village of Bungeni, Limpopo, Nhlanhla Allan Bvuma’s story began with resilience, faith, and a mind wired for innovation. As the eldest of four, he was no stranger to responsibility. But when he lost his father during matric, life threw him into adulthood sooner than expected.

Wendy Mothata's pen bites and crafts stories that refuse to be silenced. With a byline that spans print, broadcast, and online spaces, she's built a reputation on her own terms - no permission needed, no validation sought.

Mutavhatsindi Ofhani Ayen, a Bachelor of Laws student at the University of Limpopo, has seamlessly integrated his passion for creative arts and music into his life.

Austin Mothapo’s path from Ga-Mothapo Bochabelo to the University of Limpopo highlights his resilience, determination, and dedication to community.

Masilo Jacqueline Malatji, a 25-year-old Master of Arts in Media Studies candidate at the University of Limpopo, hails from Mankweng Unit D. She currently serves as Chairperson of Turf Royalty and wears many hats—model, event manager, philanthropist, M.C., voice-over artist, graphic designer, and intern at Energy FM SA.