Dikeledi Moabelo’s journey began in the rural village of Madietane in Limpopo, where she was raised by her grandparents and grew up dreaming of something greater. That gap she felt as a girl led her to establish the House of Labron Foundation, a pan-African organisation that empowers, uplifts and educates disadvantaged youth. Dikeledi, 34, who began her professional career as a flight attendant with SAA, eventually followed her true calling — community development. She earned her BA in community development from Unisa and poured more than eight years of experience into building her organisation from the ground up. As founder and director, she leads all local and international programming, from researching under-resourced schools and securing partnerships to coordinating cross-border empowerment missions. House of Labron Foundation has reached more than 16 000 students in South Africa and hosted interventions in Nigeria, Swaziland, and Lesotho. Her work champions sustainable develop- ment goals of awareness, policy advocacy, and accessible education. Dikeledi’s mission is clear: to be the leader she once needed — one who turns hardship into healing and vision into victory.
BA in Community Development, University of South Africa (UNISA) – (*in progress)
I draw a lot of inspiration from the late Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s strength. I watch her videos every time I feel tired or defeated. She was a force who stood her ground when it was not fashionable. I also look up to the younger version of myself — that little girl who was strong enough to fight to create the woman I am today.