Ladies to Legends urges women to lead with resilience
Speaking to young women at Ladies to Legends, Sithisa Magxwalisa-Myeko stressed that preparation, self-worth, and community are vital for building lasting confidence and leadership.
At this year’s Ladies to Legends gathering, hosted by IIE MSA at Randpark Golf Club, more than 50 students stepped into a conversation that went far beyond titles and positions. Under the theme: Ladies in Leadership, the event spotlighted how resilience, emotional intelligence, and authenticity are reshaping what it means to lead.
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The panel, made up of the diverse voices of Honeydew Police Station Commander Karen Jacobs, SRC vice president Boitumelo Phetlhu, Ombud Council head of finance Devrani Moonsamy, and industrial psychologist Sithisa Magxwalisa-Myeko, reminded students that leadership is not confined to boardrooms or uniforms; it is lived out daily in communities, classrooms, and workplaces.
What set this event apart was the way it combined empowerment with action. Each student brought a pack of sanitary products as an entry donation, ensuring that the dialogue on leadership also translated into direct impact for the wider community.
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Magxwalisa-Myeko’s words particularly resonated. She urged students to see mistakes as learning tools and to view soft skills, such as empathy and communication, as the backbone of effective leadership. Representation, she said, is equally vital. “Seeing black, women psychologists leading motivated me to make a difference. Representation matters.”
Students left reminded that success is not a solo journey. Mentorship, networking, and sisterhood are essential pillars. “There is a seat for everyone at the table,” Magxwalisa-Myeko said, encouraging young women to claim their place with confidence, while lifting others alongside them.
In the end, Ladies to Legends was not just about listening to inspiring stories; it was about challenging limiting norms, celebrating women’s strength, and realising that leadership, at its core, is about giving back and creating space for others to thrive.
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