Katlego Selikane

For Katlego Selikane, 31, healthcare is more than clinical practice — it is a tool for dignity, equity and connection. Katlego leads Keready, a groundbreaking digital campaign providing youth-friendly health services to more than 120 000 South Africans through WhatsApp.  She oversees strategic operations, content development, team management and stakeholder relations to ensure accessible, reliable health information reaches those who need it most. Her impact extends beyond Keready. From co-founding Let Us Study With You, which supported medical students during Covid-19, to launching accessible women’s health drives, Katlego consistently champions innovative, community-centred healthcare solutions. Her leadership in the Keready mobile clinic project reached more than a million learners, delivering four million healthcare consultations. Katlego is also the founder of Clueless Moms, an online platform supporting about 9 000 mothers with reliable childcare information, community dialogue and wellness resources — a space she built during her own postpartum journey. Katlego is grounded in her belief that equitable healthcare and community support can transform lives.

• Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Pretoria
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), University of Pretoria,

• Launched Let Us Study With You during the first year of internship, in response to academic disruption caused by Covid-19
• Launched a Pap smear drive during a locum placement at a private practice — a Women’s Health Initiative with Viya Health
• Led the Keready Mobile Health Project — an initiative that delivered more than four million consultations and reached over one million learners
• Founder of Clueless Moms — a platform aimed at supporting and empowering mothers through shared experiences, resources and education
• Creator of Meet Me in My Corner Podcast — launched a podcast focused on real conversations around motherhood, mental health, identity, career and amplifying underrepresented voices and stories

• My mother’s resilience and adaptability, shaped by limited access to formal education, stand as a powerful example of perseverance. Without notable accolades, her ability to overcome personal and professional challenges continues to inspire strength in the face of adversity.
• Monthly sessions with leadership coach Dr Nondumiso have offered strategic and personal growth support. These sessions focus on goal-setting, navigating challenges and harnessing inner strength.