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By Johnathan Paoli
Randburg was dressed up in black, red, and white on Thursday for the 9th annual 100 Shining Stars awards, which will see some of the most inspiring youth in South Africa celebrated for their contributions within their professional fields.
The event is taking place at The Garden Venue in Randburg.
The 100 award winners are being celebrated as beacons of hope and drivers of change for young people in the country.
Speaking ahead of the event, K and K Media’s special projects manager for the event, Faith Murumbi, maintained an optimistic outlook on a celebration Inside Education has facilitated since 2018.
“I have been doing this for many years, I am fortunate and excited to help host an event that recognises some of the most talented people of South Africa,” Murumbi said.
The master of ceremonies is Amahle‑Imvelo Jaxa, an entrepreneur, content creator and passionate youth advocate who brings both substance and spark to the 100 Shining Stars event.
Currently completing her Honours degree in International Relations, Jaxa uses her platform to educate, inspire, and drive meaningful conversations around youth empowerment and social change.
A former co-founder of initiatives focused on creating opportunities for young people, she is known for blending insight, energy and purpose, making her a natural choice to guide the programme and connect authentically with audiences throughout the day.
Although they come from diverse fields, the Shining Stars share a unified goal — to make a positive impact in their communities and uplift underprivileged youth.
Their collective vision focuses on creating meaningful change, providing opportunities and improving lives to ensure a brighter future for people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The 100 recipients are awarded under 12 categories, including education, philanthropy, health, civil society, science and technology, sports, politics and governance, business, arts and culture, environment, transport and tourism, and justice and law.
