DURBAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
14 April 2025
Dear Alumni and friends,

You are cordially invited to an inspirational talk by UKZN alumnus Dr Thandekile (Thandi) Ngxongo titled “Dare to Lead”.

Talk Overview

Dr Ngxongo’s core belief is that mastering self-leadership is the key to unlocking success. This talk will
explore the impact of self-leadership in unlocking success and the role that education plays in shaping
not only knowledge but identity, reputation, opportunities and ultimately success. She hopes to inspire
the audience to master self-leadership and see academia as not just a path to qualifications, but as a
transformative leadership tool for building a lasting legacy – one that enhances personal brand, cultivates
leadership, and creates impact in every sphere of life.

Dr Thandekile (Thandi) Ngxongo Bio

Dr Ngxongo, founder of Thandekile Group, is a visionary leader in the oil and gas industry with a strong
academic foundation, holding qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Project Management, an MBA,
and a PhD. Rising from an engineering position to C-suite executive roles, she now owns petrol stations in
KwaZulu-Natal, including the BP Flagship on Moore Road. Thandi has earned numerous accolades,
including the Nedbank Womandla Award, KZN Top Business awards, Global SHE awards and the Hadarat
Global Woman of Stature Award in Dubai. An impactful speaker on global platforms like Forbes Leading
Women Summit, Thandi also leads the uThandekile Foundation which supports education, women
empowerment and environmental initiatives. Her motto is “Lift as you rise”

Date: Monday, 26 May 2025
Time: 17h00 for 17h30
Venue: Murray Lecture Theatre, Centenary Building (opposite the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre entrance),
Howard College Campus, Durban
COST: R50 per person (payable in cash on arrival)
RSVP BY: Monday, 19 May 2025

The talk will be followed by a vibrant evening filled with wine, juice, snacks, and good company.

Please click here to confirm attendance.

Enquiries to: Ayabulela Mbhele| Email: Mbhelea2@ukzn.zc.za |Contact No: 031 260 2016

DAA – Dr Thandi Ngxongo 26 May 2025
Robin Ralfe
Chairman Durban Alumni Association