This announcement is both personal and political.
I have officially been selected to serve as a Member of the Pan-African Youth Parliament (Cohort II) under the African Union Students Platform (AUSP), and I receive this milestone with pride, humility, and a deep awareness of what it represents.
This is not simply an opportunity, it is a responsibility, and one that sits firmly within the leadership path I have consciously chosen. My selection as a Member of the Pan-African Youth Parliament (Cohort II) under the African Union Students Platform (AUSP) is one of those moments.
I am deeply proud of myself. Not in a loud or arrogant way, but in the kind of way that comes from knowing how much it has taken to get here — the persistence, the resilience, the belief I had to hold onto even when the vision felt distant. To be selected for this cohort is not just an honour; it is an affirmation that my voice, my values, and my leadership matter in continental spaces.
This opportunity recognises my commitment to Pan-Africanism, youth leadership, and African development, but it also speaks to something more personal. I have long believed that leadership is not something you arrive at overnight.
It is built deliberately, through service, courage, and consistency. Being entrusted with the responsibility of representing African youth in a parliamentary space is a reminder that leadership is earned — and that I am being prepared for greater responsibility.
As a member of the Pan-African Youth Parliament, I will engage fully in public speaking, youth advocacy, policy discussions, and parliamentary dialogue that shape the future of our continent.
I also carry this responsibility as a committed member of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) a movement rooted in principles of integrity, constitutionalism, and service to the people. My political home has shaped my understanding of disciplined leadership, respect for democratic institutions, and the importance of building a South Africa that works for all who live in it.
My participation in continental spaces like the Pan-African Youth Parliament strengthens my resolve to serve with loyalty to my values, my party, and the people whose trust I seek to earn
I step into this role with discipline, integrity, and a deep sense of duty to represent African youth with honesty and excellence. I understand that this platform is not about personal recognition, but about collective progress — about ensuring that young Africans are not just participants in conversations, but drivers of decisions.
This milestone aligns powerfully with my long-term vision for leadership. I have never hidden my ambition to serve at the highest level — including my aspiration to one day become South Africa’s first woman President.
That dream is not rooted in ego, but in service. It is rooted in the belief that ethical, compassionate, and courageous leadership can transform institutions and restore public trust. This selection strengthens my resolve and sharpens my sense of responsibility to prepare myself intellectually, emotionally, and morally for the leadership my country and continent deserve.
As a young African woman, I carry this achievement with pride because I know how rare it still is for women, especially outspoken, principled women — to be welcomed into serious political and policy spaces. My presence in this cohort is a reminder that African women belong at decision-making tables, shaping policy, influencing direction, and leading boldly.
I am profoundly grateful to the African Union Students Platform for seeing potential in me and for creating spaces where young leaders are developed rather than dismissed. I am equally grateful to everyone who has walked this journey with me — the mentors who guided me, the communities that raised me, the critics who sharpened me, and the moments of doubt that taught me endurance.
This is not the destination. It is preparation.
I enter the Pan-African Youth Parliament ready to learn, ready to serve, and ready to contribute meaningfully to a united, ethical, and forward-looking Africa.
I do so with humility, courage, and an unshakable belief in the power of African youth to lead differently and lead well.
The vision is clear. The work continues.
