Authored by: Captain SA
2 November 2024, Cornelia Town Hall
The Well of Life Movement Nominees Announcement Gala Dinner held at Cornelia Town Hall was a remarkable evening. Starting at around 6 PM, the event saw over 100 attendees gathering to show their support. The evening began with a prayer, setting a solemn yet hopeful tone. Following the prayer, various talented artists took to the stage, creating an atmosphere of celebration and unity. Among the performers, Mr. Amos Mphahlele, a well-known and respected Gospel artist, was the main act, captivating the audience with his inspiring music.
WellOfLife #GalaDinner2024 #CorneliaTownHall #GospelArtist #CommunityEvent
The program continued with guest speakers who delivered powerful messages. Mr. Maleka, a Ph.D. candidate and author of three books, was the first to speak. He urged everyone to look within for empowerment, emphasizing the value of our unique skills and potential. His message was clear: we don’t need to look far for success—it lies within us. After Mr. Maleka’s speech, Ps Jacob Mabote, the event’s founder and convener, took the stage to discuss the importance of leadership. “Everything rises and falls on leadership,” he said, reminding the audience that leadership is influence, pure and simple.
LeadershipMatters #Empowerment #SelfGrowth #Inspiration #CommunityLeaders
Ps Mabote then began the anticipated announcement of the nominees. This year, there were around 40 nominees across eight categories, each representing excellence and dedication in various fields. The categories were:
- Youth Leader of the Year
- Creative Leader of the Year
- Business Leader of the Year
- Community Leader of the Year
- Social Leader of the Year
- Academic Leader of the Year
- Religious Leader of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominees2024 #LeadershipAwards #WellOfLifeMovement #CelebratingExcellence #EmpoweringYouth
The final speaker of the evening, Ps Mokoena, spoke with passion about overcoming lack and poverty mindsets. He encouraged the audience to embrace an ownership mentality, challenging traditional views that limit personal growth. Ps Mokoena’s words resonated deeply, inspiring many in attendance to take action. Following his speech, there was a spontaneous moment of giving and pledging, as attendees stepped forward to support the movement and its mission.
OwnershipMindset #OvercomingPoverty #BlackExcellence #CommunitySupport #Inspiration
The event would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication of Aps Khoza, Ps Radebe, and the board members of the Well of Life Movement. Their hard work and commitment turned this gathering into a tremendous success, creating a memorable evening of inspiration, unity, and empowerment.