By Mpheni Tshivhase
- Boby Nkoana, who grew up in rural Limpopo, now runs healing and mentorship programmes for women and children in Gauteng.
- She was recognised in the Women Empowerment category at the South African Heroes Awards, founded by media personality Amanda Matshaka.
Boby Nkoana grew up in rural Limpopo believing success was something that happened to other people. Today, she spends her time helping other women see something different in themselves.
Nkoana moved to Gauteng in 2006 but still serves communities in both provinces. For the past four to five years, she has worked through MindTalk & Healing, an organisation offering women and children a safe space to heal, discover their purpose, and work through limiting beliefs.
Her own turning point came when she stopped blaming her circumstances for her setbacks and found what she describes as her purpose. That shift became the foundation for her work with others.
“It means that the work I do is making a difference in someone’s life,” Nkoana said, of what it meant to be recognised for that work.
Nkoana was honoured in the Women Empowerment category at the South African Heroes Awards, a platform founded by media personality and journalist Amanda Matshaka to recognise ordinary South Africans doing extraordinary work in their communities.
Nkoana’s message to others is simple.
“Do not wait for permission to make a difference. Start with what you have, where you are, and with the people around you.”
Pictured above: Boby Nkoana grew up in rural Limpopo believing success was for other people.
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