This Wednesday we’re crushing on South Africa’s next big thing, Ludwekazi Ndlazi (24) who made it to the One Day Leader Season 4, Top 6. One day leader is a reality show that seeks the best young leaders and puts their leadership skills and abilities to the test. Ndlazi who hails from uMthatha was adopted by KZN-Durban. “I grew up in a very warm home, loving parents, who are my everything and amazing four siblings who are literally a part of me. I am naturally an introvert hence my love for writing. I believe in entrepreneurship and formal education, this is why I graduated and obtained a business related qualification. I absolutely love reading. I strive for greatness, that’s what keeps me going. Inspiration and motivation fuels my system.
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Describe your normal day?
My most recent normal day is centred on One Day Leader. It all starts off with the usual routine getting ready. I have breakfast. From there it’s working on tasks for the show- meetings. Then it’s driving the #TeamLudwekaziNdlazi Campaign. In the afternoon it’s more reading- updating myself on what’s going on in the world. Working on other community projects in between. I normally sum up my day when I prepare dinner then after it’s a read, bed and ready for the next day.
2. At which point in your life did you decide to do what you do?
Community engagement? Straight out of high school and I never stopped. Before One Day Leader, I worked at Africa’s most innovative bank (finance being something I really love), as I was there I was still active in my projects on the side. Sometimes you feel it inside when you have to grab an opportunity with both hands, for me that was my turning point. Being an aspiring entrepreneur, currently I’m working on a new venture. I love what I do and passion drives me.
3. Has it always been something you wanted to do?
Definitely. I tried out the usual 9-5 and it works. However, some people were born to diversify. I truly believe I am where I’m supposed to be right …show more content…
I want impact to speak volumes, to touch people’s hearts and inspire them to drive change in their circles. I want to be remembered as the one who played her part, her role and fulfilled her purpose on earth.
6. What keeps you going regardless of the challenges life throws at you?
Prayer. I have faith in the Mighty Lord I serve. I believe everything I go through is deliberate, it’s part of His plan. ONLY His will is done in my life. The support I get from my inner circle (my loved ones) - that too is one of the things that get me strength to strength.
7. You’ve made it to the #ODL4 Top 6, tell us more about that
My Goodness! Anyone who watched the premier of One Day Leader Season 4 will know that I tell no lie when I say I was super excited. It is not everyday that one realises they are actually about to live their dream. I’ve been a One Day Leader follower since the very first season, making it was literally a dream come true. I look forward to making my contribution in moving South Africa forward.
8. What inspired you to
Describe your normal day?
My most recent normal day is centred on One Day Leader. It all starts off with the usual routine getting ready. I have breakfast. From there it’s working on tasks for the show- meetings. Then it’s driving the #TeamLudwekaziNdlazi Campaign. In the afternoon it’s more reading- updating myself on what’s going on in the world. Working on other community projects in between. I normally sum up my day when I prepare dinner then after it’s a read, bed and ready for the next day.
2. At which point in your life did you decide to do what you do?
Community engagement? Straight out of high school and I never stopped. Before One Day Leader, I worked at Africa’s most innovative bank (finance being something I really love), as I was there I was still active in my projects on the side. Sometimes you feel it inside when you have to grab an opportunity with both hands, for me that was my turning point. Being an aspiring entrepreneur, currently I’m working on a new venture. I love what I do and passion drives me.
3. Has it always been something you wanted to do?
Definitely. I tried out the usual 9-5 and it works. However, some people were born to diversify. I truly believe I am where I’m supposed to be right …show more content…
I want impact to speak volumes, to touch people’s hearts and inspire them to drive change in their circles. I want to be remembered as the one who played her part, her role and fulfilled her purpose on earth.
6. What keeps you going regardless of the challenges life throws at you?
Prayer. I have faith in the Mighty Lord I serve. I believe everything I go through is deliberate, it’s part of His plan. ONLY His will is done in my life. The support I get from my inner circle (my loved ones) - that too is one of the things that get me strength to strength.
7. You’ve made it to the #ODL4 Top 6, tell us more about that
My Goodness! Anyone who watched the premier of One Day Leader Season 4 will know that I tell no lie when I say I was super excited. It is not everyday that one realises they are actually about to live their dream. I’ve been a One Day Leader follower since the very first season, making it was literally a dream come true. I look forward to making my contribution in moving South Africa forward.
8. What inspired you to