The power of peers: Xola Sdiki at TEDxCapeTownED

Xola is an 18 year old male who was selected as a GOLD Peer Educator when he was in grade 10 due to his leadership potential (He says he was already influencing people, just not in a good way!). He lives in Kraaifontein, a community riddled with poverty, gangsterism and crime. Xola grew up in a single parent household with four siblings. In this inspirational talk from TEDxCapeTownED, Xola lays out his personal transformation and the impact on the community around him.

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[beeandmundy]

This young man gives us hope for the future of South Africa

[zukisamnguphane]

Kubo Budah X, Kubo 😂😂😂😂🙏

You were so young bro, this energy still resonates with you in 2023, and "it is working ", your shine reflects on and moves young minds

[siphokazingxowa]

Totally influenced by this 18 year old. The vision has always been clear and it will live on. Salute, X.

[mattjohnston]

I think many of the world's problems are simply do to peer preasure and can only find 1 decent video on it.