A South African vision for youth and economic renewal

IN AN AGe where nations teeter between promise and peril, the true measure of leadership is not in grand speeches but in the ability to confront the crises that define a generation.

- ADRI SENEKAL DE WET

Nowhere is this more urgent than in South Africa, where the future of millions of young people hinges on bold action, not empty rhetoric.

It is in this context that the recent awarding of the Global Trailblazer Award to South African entrepreneur Dr. Iqbal Survé by the T20/G20 Future of Jobs Summit feels less like a surprise and more like the natural outcome of a life lived with purpose.

The Award, reserved for individuals who have shattered boundaries and sparked global movements, acknowledged Dr Survé's lifetime of work in business innovation, social transformation, and international cooperation. In the words of the citation, it celebrated his "pioneering spirit, boundary-breaking leadership, and relentless pursuit of excellence" — a fitting tribute to someone whose journey has consistently bridged commerce, conscience, and community.