By Sbongile Sokela
Sindi Majosi is a 19-year-old young woman from Barcelona, Etwatwa and a semi-finalist in the prestigious Miss Face of Gauteng 2025 pageant. She introduces herself as a girl with many hopes and dreams, one of them being to change her background without forgetting where she comes from. She now wishes to share her inspiring journey with the listeners and viewers of Ekurhuleni News.
“I believe my participation in the pageant and my passion for uplifting the youth of my community can help them become active citizens of our country,” says Sindi. “I would be thrilled to discuss my experience, goals, and advocacy for standing against substance abuse and the elimination of discrimination in our country.”
By featuring her on Ekurhuleni News, she believes her story would not only highlight local talent but also inspire and empower young women in the community. “I’m confident that my story would captivate and motivate your audience,” she says. She adds that she is flexible and willing to accommodate any schedule for an interview.
“Being selected as a semi-finalist in the Miss Face of Gauteng 2025 pageant marks the beginning of greater things to come,” she says. “This journey has taught me a lot about myself, my community, and what it means to be a leader and to build my own brand.”
Coming from a township environment filled with different influences has shaped her in many ways. “As a girl with many hopes and dreams, one of those dreams is to change my background but not forget where I come from,” says Sindi. “I wish to foster a sense of purpose and responsibility, empowering young people into driving positive change in our community and to become active citizens of our country. The purpose is to use this platform to amplify the voice of the youth and encourage others to chase their dreams.”
Her advocacy focuses on substance abuse and eliminating discrimination. “What has sparked my passion for these causes is that we live in a very diverse country. South Africa is a melting pot of various cultures, heritage, and religions. We refer to ourselves as the rainbow nation towards other countries, but we still have cases of racism and discrimination in our schools. I strongly believe that we should practice what we preach.”
“As for substance abuse, a lot of young people are unemployed, some even have degrees, but because of the high rate of unemployment, some of them end up using drugs due to the pressure of having to meet their individual and family needs. There are many more factors contributing to substance abuse such as GBV and peer pressure.”
To young girls and women, she shares a heartfelt message: “Never give up on yourself. Take me as an example. I come from the very same background as most of you, raised by my mom who is a single parent. But because I know who I am, I’ll never let the past or my background define my future. I will continue to hold my head up high and continue fighting because I am a diamond in the rough. But like a phoenix, I rise from the ashes.”
“When you have many commitments like me, always remember that time management is key. No matter how strong you are, always shout for help when you’re struggling because mental health is very important.”
Sindi describes herself as highly organized. “I plan everything beforehand. I use things like stickers, a diary, and also set reminders on my phone. So when I wake up every morning, I check what I’ll be doing today, and before I go to sleep, I always double check what I’ll be doing tomorrow. It helps me to always meet my deadlines.”
She plans to use the platform she’s been given to inspire others. “I want to be the voice for the voiceless. I aim to walk in the footsteps of those who walked before me, the likes of Tsietsi Mashinini, a key figure in the 1976 Soweto uprising.”
Looking to the future, Sindi says, “My long-term goal is to start my own NGO which will be an organisation that empowers women, youth, young boys and girls as well as communities through education, economic empowerment and social development. This will break the cycles of poverty and inequality, fostering leadership and social cohesion for a brighter future.”
She ends with a call to action: “Well South Africa, it is time to see what I can do, to test the limits and breakthrough. Because when I rise, I could break the dawn. And as I rise, I will rise along with others. Please do join me in my quest. Small steps to change, be the change you want to see.”
For more updates, follow her on Instagram and Facebook: Mega Majozi
Contact: 065 620 7571
