Role Models – Students
2026
Emma Caroline Booyens
Emma would like to see a world with less inequality, where everyone has equal access to basic services such as quality education and healthcare.
Emma is studying medicine at Stellenbosch University (SU). She matriculated at Clarendon High School for Girls in East London in the Eastern Cape.
“You can achieve whatever you put your mind to despite your circumstances.”
2026
Nyakallo Junior Hlakoane
Nyakallo would like to see a world where there are improvements in service provision and less inefficiencies.
Nyakallo is studying for a BSc (Computer Science, Data Science and Statistics) at the University of Cape Town (UCT). He matriculated at Teto Secondary School, Thabong, Welkom, in the Free State. He was also selected to attend the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) in 2026.
“Don’t wait for opportunities to come to you; create them.”
S.E.T. for socio-economic growth
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