Sheppie alumni recognised by Mail & Guardian
The former Port Shepstone High School alumni was recognised for establishing the Dream Big Stay Humble non-profit organisation which organises and hosts initiatives aimed at empowering young people.
The Mail & Guardian’s top 200 Young South Africans for 2023 has been unveiled, and making it to the list is Dream Big Stay Humble founder, Khayelihle Nkabinde, who trailblazed in the Rural Development Projects category.
The former Port Shepstone High School alumni was recognised for establishing the Dream Big Stay Humble non-profit organisation which organises and hosts initiatives aimed at empowering young people, future leaders, visionaries, philanthropists, and world changers.
Two hundred young South Africans who are trailblazers in their respective fields and industries are recognised in an annual feature.
“I am incredibly humbled and grateful to have been selected as one of the Mail & Guardian’s top 200 Young South Africans 2023. It is an honour to have been chosen amongst more than 3 000 nominated, talented, and dedicated individuals who are doing amazing work in their respective fields. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of my team and everyone who has helped along the way,” said Nkabinde.
He added that as a young professional, he is committed to making a positive impact in South Africa, saying that the award has motivated him to keep pushing boundaries, to be more innovative, and to continue to strive for excellence.
He said he was excited to see what the future holds for him, Dream Big Stay Humble, and their mission to create a better future for all South Africans.
The Dream Big Stay Humble organisation previously donated to schools such as Olwandle High School in Gamalakhe and has embarked on a number of beach clean-ups among other things.
“Being part of the Dream Big Stay Humble tribe increases the quality of work we do under each of our portfolios throughout the year. Our volunteers should instill valuable qualities in our organisation.This will be achieved in the form of inspiration, guidance, and practical steps to kickstart their dreams through the network of business mentors. We hope to be the medium that transforms an individual’s dream into a continuously lived reality,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ron Derby, editor-in-chief of the Mail & Gaurdian, said you would not find conventional celebrities among the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans.
“Our criteria is wide and include individual accomplishments with a matching ability to take a leading role in the nominee’s field, peer and public recognition, and a willingness to give back to society. At the beginning of every year, we open up the nominations process to the public through the website. This year we received about 3 000 nominations from the public,” said Derby.
Like the South Coast Fever’s Facebook page
