21/08/2026
Most of us can name the one person who changed our trajectory. A boss who opened a door. Someone who took the time to point us in the right direction when we had no idea where to look.
That was the thread running through the speeches at the launch of the Clement Manyathela Foundation this week, and it has stuck with me since. Almost none of us got where we are alone. Somewhere along the way, someone with a bit more knowledge or a bit more reach chose to help.
That's the need Clement's foundation plans to address, for students in rural areas who don't have that person. Good guidance changes outcomes, whether it's a student who needs someone to point the way, or a family investing today so their kids inherit real opportunity tomorrow.
Julia Natasha Van Eunen and I were glad to be there. One of the more worthwhile rooms I've been in.
If you want to help the foundation, reach out directly (their website is in the comments).