Thimna Twala is a 15-year-old Grade 9 student at Marlboro Gardens Secondary School. Driven by a deep passion for helping others, she aspires to become a medical doctor to support people in overcoming illnesses and living healthier lives.
Beyond her academic ambitions, Thimna is a talented dancer and an enthusiastic basketball player. She is currently focused on her personal development, aiming to cultivate a more positive mindset and strengthen her self-belief. With a creative spirit and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in her community, Thimna possesses the dedication and strong qualities necessary to achieve her big dreams for the future.
Thandeka Ncube is a dedicated Grade 9 learner at Marlboro Gardens Secondary School. Guided by her faith and a strong set of values, she prides herself on being a kind, hardworking, and respectful individual.
Thandeka is a curious, creative spirit with a deep fascination for the mysteries of the universe. When she isn’t researching galaxies and space, she enjoys playing netball and expressing her creativity through hair styling. Driven by a desire to make her parents proud, she aspires to become an astronomer, blending her love for discovery with the discipline and determination needed to achieve her goals.
Elisa Mafemane
Elisa Mafemane is a 15-year-old, born on June 4, 2010, who carries both a family legacy and a bright, determined spirit. Named after her father’s younger sister, she spent her years learning the values of respect, kindness, and love from her grandparents, lessons that continue to shape the person she is today. Whether it was learning the “hush-hush” art of planting sugarcane with her grandmother or harvesting tomatoes in her grandfather’s riverside garden, these memories remain the heartbeat of her childhood.
Faith is the cornerstone of Elisa’s life, as a dedicated Christian, she is currently navigating her teen years by seeking a deeper connection with God. She finds her greatest strength in her family,cherishing movie nights at home and the inspiration she draws from her parents. She deeply admires her mother’s strength and culinary wisdom, and looks up to her “Papa” for his incredible work ethic as an entrepreneur. Currently standing at a crossroads regarding her future, Elisa is weighing her interests in Finance, Law, and Health. While she dreams of potentially studying at the University of British Columbia in Canada, she is leaning on prayer and patience to find the path that best matches her calling.