IN CONVERSATION WITH KARABO NGWENYA

Karabo Ngwenya is a model, motivational speaker, and emotional wellness pioneer based in Johannesburg. She’s currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design at Eduvos, exploring how aesthetics and advocacy go hand in hand. On Instagram, she’s “God’s princess”—Miss Aura SA ’25, Miss Jozi ’23, and a vocal fighter against period poverty with a 12K+ audience . Through Aura Rise, Karabo mentors and inspires young people to harness their identities, emotional intelligence, and creative potential. Her platform spans digital storytelling, public speaking, and campus workshops—using design as a catalyst for social change. With grace, grit, and purpose, she’s not just representing youth—she’s empowering them