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SA teen wins New Zealand award for calling out racism
Cape Argus
|August 22, 2025
SOUTH African-born Jordyn Joy Pillay has captured the national spotlight in New Zealand by clinching the top accolade at the prestigious 2025 Race Unity Speech Awards.
Since relocating from Durban to Auckland in March 2023, the 16-year-old Grade 12 learner at Ormiston Senior College used her experiences as a new immigrant to deliver a powerful and poignant message on race, belonging, and the indivisible strength of diversity - a message that resonated strongly with the judges and audiences.
Originally from Phoenix, Durban, Pillay has made a remarkable impact following her family’s move to Auckland in March 2023.
She delivered her winning speech at the national finals held there.
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