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Lihle's 100K Conference

100K Teens Self-Belief Conference
Friday, 19 June 2026 AOG Convention Centre, Mthatha Eastern Cape
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6–12Grades
The recap

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..

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In the teens’ own words

What the learners said

The way the event was handled and the way they welcomed us as different schools and children

Grade 10 learner

I felt motivated when sisBhasweLihle Spoke. she said protect yourself belief against all possible attacks

Grade 9 learner

I 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 learner

The event was well organized and made me believe that I'll succeed

Grade 10 learner

I 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 learner

Having to meet my role model and my motivator Zimkitha Khumalo

Grade 9 learner

She 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 learner

Is 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 learner

I 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 learner

Loved everything and I enjoyed the event

Grade 9 learner

The speakers how they motivated us and the planning they gave us 🤏🥹

Grade 9 learner

I 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 learner

Everything 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 learner

The quotes

Grade 9 learner

I loved the tips of studying Zimkhitha gave us and when lihle signed my book

Grade 9 learner

I love the way you guys motivated us as youth

Grade 9 learner

I like the vibe and energy everything was on set

Grade 9 learner

I loved it when lihle motivated us to not give up

Grade 9 learner

Lihle’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 learner

Lihle is such a nice i love how she inspired me thanks to lihle

Grade 9 learner

I love the motivation

Grade 9 learner

I 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 learner

How bhaswelihle motivated me and inspired me

Grade 9 learner

Everything

Grade 9 learner

After 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 learner

I 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 learner

I loved the communication that was there.

Grade 9 learner

Loved how Bhaswelihle encouraged me and other leaners she showed us that anything is possible when wanting it .

Grade 9 learner

I 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 learner

The way they motivate other learners and also how I also got motivated

Grade 9 learner

Just to say thank so much for the motivations

Grade 9 learner

I enjoyed seeing Lihle motivating us as teenagers

Grade 9 learner

The 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 learner

I 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 learner

The order and food

Grade 9 learner

I loved the books, and I know the book will help me alot in the future.

Grade 9 learner

I 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 learner

I love everything there and I would love to have another teens self-belief Conference .

Grade 9 learner

I loved the way Bhaswelihle Zilwa encouraged us to be strong and succeed to our dreams

Grade 9 learner

i 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 learner

I love the way the book was presented and the fact that it was easy to read

Grade 9 learner

Motivation

Grade 9 learner

The was discipline there and the speakers gave motivational speeches, everything was perfect.

Grade 9 learner

I 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 learner

Personally I enjoyed everything that we did there,the motivation, the vibe and once in a while I felt so motivated

Grade 10 learner

I 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 learner

The content creators like Zimkhitha Khumalo

Grade 9 learner

BhasweLihle's powerful speech about self-belief and when she would make us stand to read the motivational quotes in her book.

Grade 9 learner

I loved the way the speaker socialised with us as learner

Grade 9 learner

BhasweLihle 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 learner

The 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 learner

I 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 learner

I 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 learner

I loved seeing Bhaswelihle and I loved the designs and it was nice

Grade 9 learner

I 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 learner

The speaker

Grade 9 learner

The care, the motivation and most the courage of life

Grade 9 learner

I also loved the motivational quotes in the books given

Grade 9 learner

The next thing that I loved is the DJ and the speaker

Grade 9 learner

I like vibing with others

Grade 9 learner

I loved the way we were motivated ❤️and the hopes that were given🫂

Grade 9 learner

I just loved the motivation they gave us to learn our books and concentrate

Learner

I 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 learner

I liked the way you have helped us as teenagers this means alot to me thank very much

Grade 8 learner

The girl who sang to welcome the speaker from Toronto

Grade 12 learner

How 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 learner

I enjoyed the conference, getting inspired about success,and I enjoyed listening Bhaswelihle Zilwa

Grade 9 learner

I 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 learner

I loved too see so many children and we get to know each other better ❤️

Grade 10 learner

The motivating and aspiring words

Grade 10 learner

From the learners’ after-event feedback.

Who took part

18 participating schools

Efata School for the Deaf and BlindFuture Global Leaders ClubGqira Senior Primary SchoolJonguhlanga Junior Secondary SchoolJonguhlanga Primary schoolKasa primary schoolKhanyisa High SchoolMbange JSSMbange Junior Secondary SchoolMbuqe Park Primary SchoolNgangelizwe High SchoolNozuko Senior Secondary SchoolSt Johns CollegeUmtata High SchoolUmtata International SchoolUmtata Technical CollegeZimele Senior Secondary SchoolZingisa High School
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