Career guidance masterclass for underprivileged youth

A day of inspiration and career guidance was organised by Usizo-lomndeni.org to prepare high schoolers for their futures.

June 25, 2025

Nikhil Gopichand 1 minute read

Simphiwe Mpanza, Aphiwe Maphumulo, Melisa Sithole, Nosizwe Madi and Luthando Zulu, were among Ikusaselihle's mentors for the day.

THE NPO Usizo-Lomndeni.org partnered with Ikusaselihle on June 20 to bring together youth from grades eight through to matric for much-needed career guidance as their path gets ever closer toward adulthood.

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Debbie West of Usizo-lomndeni.org said, “It was a transformative career day in Ezimangweni Township, empowering our youth to unlock their potential and pursue their aspirations with confidence. We express our heartfelt appreciation to the mentorship team at Ikusaselihle for sharing their inspiring stories and motivating our young people to strive for excellence.”

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June 25, 2025

Nikhil Gopichand 1 minute read

Nikhil Gopichand

With just over three years in community journalism, he is relatively new to the scene. He has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English Literature and Psychology. With the South Coast Sun, he focuses on a wide berth of beats, covering human-interest, sports and hard news stories. He has a particular affinity for photography, and a deep love for learning about people and the community.