Forty Under 40 South Africa 2025

Wellness Category WINNER: Vocal Mentality
It feels surreal to share that I am officially recognised as a multi-award winning mental health advocate!!

Vocal Mentality was birthed from a place of trauma and deep pain but I now appreciate God’s wisdom and purpose in hindsight.

During my acceptance speech of this award, I dedicated my win of this award to people who live with mental illness or are affected by it in any way.

I am a living testimony that although mental illness presents many serious challenges, I can empathise with that reality but also share that you do not need to suffer from mental illness but you can thrive despite it.

Many thanks to RICHARD ABBEY JNR for founding this incredible and necessary platform.
Thank you to Ma Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma -your, grace, humility and kindness is formidable along with your several achievements and accolades which are greatly admired.

FORTY UNDER 40 SOUTH AFRICA is not just an award but it is an incredible validation and recognition. I am deeply grateful and delighted to be recognised both as a nominee and Wellness category winner for my company (Vocal Mentality).

Most importantly, I would like to recognise and thank everyone who has supported me thus far on my journey. I feel and appreciate the warmth and support. Thank you for the nomination, votes and overall support, I am truly grateful to my entire community…the best is yet to come!