Marumo Lolo Masemola

Marumo is a third-year trainee who finished her studies at the University of Limpopo. Hailing from Ga-Masemola, her upbringing in a family of four and her mother's entrepreneurial endeavours initially fueled her aspirations to become an entrepreneur. However, she redirected her focus toward a corporate career with a strong commitment to societal impact.

Influenced by her high school teacher's lesson on servant leadership, Marumo excelled academically and engaged in extracurricular activities. During university, she observed challenges faced by students, particularly those from rural areas, including a lack of career guidance and financial constraints.

Marumo addressed these issues by joining the Centre of Academic Excellence (CAE) as a mentor, later becoming Senior Mentor and Deputy Chairperson. She also played a pivotal role in informing high school students about career paths.

In her articles, Marumo advocated successfully for 1 000 monthly food parcels to support students at the University of Limpopo. Her dedication earned her the Trainee Leader of the Year award from ABASA in 2022.

As part of the Duke Executive development program, Marumo aims to uplift others and contribute positively to society through her corporate journey, building relationships with like-minded individuals.