For 20-year-old University of Cape Town (UCT) student Mathabatha Malete, education is not
only about building his own future, but also about creating opportunities for young people
who face barriers to realising their potential. A first-generation university student raised by a
single parent, he is using his personal experiences to drive youth development through a
nonprofit organisation he founded to equip underserved communities with entrepreneurship
skills and digital literacy.
In June 2025, Malete founded Destiny Achieve Foundation (DAF), a youth-led organisation
focused on entrepreneurship education and digital literacy, particularly among young people
in townships and rural communities.
