Lihle's 100K Conference
A movement begins in Mthatha
The very first stop of the 100K Teens Self-Belief Conference filled the AOG Convention Centre with energy. Learners from 19 schools across the Mthatha area packed the hall — singing, cheering and leaning in as Lihle and a line-up of speakers shared their own journeys of doubt, struggle and self-belief.
Between the keynotes, every teen received a copy of Lihle's book and a wall of motivational quotes to take the message home. The day closed with learners on their feet — many telling us afterwards that they were leaving inspired, more confident, and ready to set bigger goals than they had walked in with.
It was the perfect launch for a tour that's now heading down the Eastern Cape coast — to East London, Port Elizabeth and beyond..
Moments from the day
Coverage & video
What the learners said
The way the event was handled and the way they welcomed us as different schools and children
Grade 10 learnerI felt motivated when sisBhasweLihle Spoke. she said protect yourself belief against all possible attacks
Grade 9 learnerI loved the motivations from the guests, and the guest as individuals. I love how they were well picked and selected to deliver certain massages and motivation for certain purposes.
Grade 12 learnerThe event was well organized and made me believe that I'll succeed
Grade 10 learnerI wish gathering of this nature may always available to us as teenagers,anyway I gained a lot especially in the topic of believing in you all the time
Grade 9 learnerHaving to meet my role model and my motivator Zimkitha Khumalo
Grade 9 learnerShe pushed you through late-night studying, quizzed you with flashcards, celebrated every A. Even when it felt hard, she made the work lighter just
Grade 9 learnerIs us being impowered as young people through peer led mentorship and the core message that consistent success begins with believing in yourself and the
Grade 8 learnerI loved how Bhaswelihe inspired other children and learners about self-belife and confidence. It really touched my heart seing her help the new South African youth in a great way.
Grade 9 learnerLoved everything and I enjoyed the event
Grade 9 learnerThe speakers how they motivated us and the planning they gave us 🤏🥹
Grade 9 learnerI would say that I felt happy and relieved and I finally released that your dreams may come true if you keep pushing yourself and do the right things be a good student and be helpful to others and love
Grade 8 learnerEverything was excellent the energy/vibe, the speakers and giving away of books and definitely meeting other learners from different schools and socializing with them was definitely the best.
Grade 9 learnerThe quotes
Grade 9 learnerI loved the tips of studying Zimkhitha gave us and when lihle signed my book
Grade 9 learnerI love the way you guys motivated us as youth
Grade 9 learnerI like the vibe and energy everything was on set
Grade 9 learnerI loved it when lihle motivated us to not give up
Grade 9 learnerLihle’s quotes about success it said, ”The road to success is not straight . There is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion,speed bumps called friends, red lights called enemies, caution lights called family. You will have flat tires called jobs but if you are determined you will succeed
Grade 9 learnerLihle is such a nice i love how she inspired me thanks to lihle
Grade 9 learnerI love the motivation
Grade 9 learnerI loved hearing all the encouraging stories from the speakers. Their stories meant a lot to me because everything they are today is because of their hard work. I also loved how everyone was relatable and shared their struggles too
Grade 9 learnerHow bhaswelihle motivated me and inspired me
Grade 9 learnerEverything
Grade 9 learnerAfter attending the teens self-belief conference,I felt inspired,motivated and more confident in my self.The experience encouraged me to trust in my abilities,set goals and face challenges with a positive attitude 😊
Grade 9 learnerI loved the vibes and kindness that was shown to us and the love you had for us as learners. The motivation was very encouraging to us
Grade 9 learnerI loved the communication that was there.
Grade 9 learnerLoved how Bhaswelihle encouraged me and other leaners she showed us that anything is possible when wanting it .
Grade 9 learnerI loved the motivational speeches,i loved the speakers and i also loved the advices that i was hearing there . I felt welcomed ,loved and also belived in.I wish you could host another event like this one thanks Bhaswelihle Zilwa.
Grade 9 learnerThe way they motivate other learners and also how I also got motivated
Grade 9 learnerJust to say thank so much for the motivations
Grade 9 learnerI enjoyed seeing Lihle motivating us as teenagers
Grade 9 learnerThe music was lit and everything was set for us even the food was awesome we appreciate it very much. But the most exciting part was the motivations we were given by Bhaswelihle. It was awesome thank u very much
Grade 9 learnerI love how BhasweLihle’s conference turns ideas into action. The speakers are practical, the networking is real, and you leave with tools + motivation. It feels like a space built for growth, not just attendance.
Grade 9 learner. the Convenience
Grade 9 learnerThe order and food
Grade 9 learnerI loved the books, and I know the book will help me alot in the future.
Grade 9 learnerI loved meeting the speakers and also Meeting Ms Bhaswelihle Zilwa,I enjoyed the workshops also but I really loved the speakers and them sharing their personal academic journeys.
Grade 9 learnerI love everything there and I would love to have another teens self-belief Conference .
Grade 9 learnerI loved the way Bhaswelihle Zilwa encouraged us to be strong and succeed to our dreams
Grade 9 learneri loved how the speakers encouraged us and also giving us tips or ways to deal with school work and to work hard for our success
Grade 9 learnerI love the way the book was presented and the fact that it was easy to read
Grade 9 learnerMotivation
Grade 9 learnerThe was discipline there and the speakers gave motivational speeches, everything was perfect.
Grade 9 learnerI loved the way BhasweLihle talks to people. She knows how to make a person gain self conference again. When we got there we were welcomed with so much love. People there were so loving and caring . I enjoyed.
Grade 12 learnerPersonally I enjoyed everything that we did there,the motivation, the vibe and once in a while I felt so motivated
Grade 10 learnerI loved it when Lihle said that success has a lot of struggle but all you need to do is push ahead until you succeed and believe that you will get there someday .
Grade 9 learnerThe content creators like Zimkhitha Khumalo
Grade 9 learnerBhasweLihle's powerful speech about self-belief and when she would make us stand to read the motivational quotes in her book.
Grade 9 learnerI loved the way the speaker socialised with us as learner
Grade 9 learnerBhasweLihle having to be the same age as me gave me an inspiration that I can also do something big at a very young age. Also ,we received motivation that no matter the circumstances, we shouldn't "decrease the goal instead increase the effort" especially for me how has a single parent who is unemployed & a father who can be stingy sometimes.
Grade 12 learnerThe thing that I enjoyed was hearing the quotes the book I received and being believed in again especially myself and the confidence that the speakers radiated throughout the event it was a breathtaking experience
Grade 10 learnerI loved the book ,it encourages us to believe in ourselves and I also love the inspirational quotes that encourage me to put in more effort than decreasing my goal
Grade 9 learnerI loved the way the speakers were able to connect with the audience. They didn't just deliver their words they made sure we feel exactly where deeper they came from.
Grade 12 learnerI loved seeing Bhaswelihle and I loved the designs and it was nice
Grade 9 learnerI loved the way people were doing there steps even Bhaswelihle's welcoming song In some other words i wish it was me i loved that Confrence very much
Grade 9 learnerThe speaker
Grade 9 learnerThe care, the motivation and most the courage of life
Grade 9 learnerI also loved the motivational quotes in the books given
Grade 9 learnerThe next thing that I loved is the DJ and the speaker
Grade 9 learnerI like vibing with others
Grade 9 learnerI loved the way we were motivated ❤️and the hopes that were given🫂
Grade 9 learnerI just loved the motivation they gave us to learn our books and concentrate
LearnerI enjoyed to see Bhaswelihle Zilwa because she my favorite and I look up to her she is a hero to me because I leard many things to her to believe in my self to have confidence to push the effort.
Grade 10 learnerI liked the way you have helped us as teenagers this means alot to me thank very much
Grade 8 learnerThe girl who sang to welcome the speaker from Toronto
Grade 12 learnerHow they spoke to us and encouraged us to dream more,giving us hope that even if we come from a disadvantaged places we can make it life.
Grade 9 learnerI enjoyed the conference, getting inspired about success,and I enjoyed listening Bhaswelihle Zilwa
Grade 9 learnerI just realised something.When my self-belief was low you motivated me without even trying because of that I have much stronger self belief in myself now.Your words stuck with me after that I started believing myself way more I don't say it enough but you made a real difference thanks for that it actually changed things for me I really appreciate you.
Grade 10 learnerI loved too see so many children and we get to know each other better ❤️
Grade 10 learnerThe motivating and aspiring words
Grade 10 learnerFrom the learners’ after-event feedback.