From volunteering at a local orphanage during her school years to engaging in community outreach and youth development initiatives, North-West University (NWU) alumnus Lentletse Mothusi is committed to making a positive impact in her community.
She studied law at the NWU and is currently a second-year candidate attorney at Maponya Incorporated, where she is undergoing practical training.
Highlighting the impact that her studies have had on her career and approach to service, Lentletse says: “I studied law at the NWU, and it remains one of my proudest achievements. It strengthened my ability to think critically, communicate effectively and approach situations with both logic and empathy.”
As part of her training, she assists with community outreach initiatives such as Wills Week, a national programme through which legal practitioners and candidate attorneys provide free assistance to members of the public who wish to draft wills.
During these outreach activities, she helps explain the process of drafting a will and provides basic guidance under supervision, ensuring that community members understand how to protect their beneficiaries and assets.
Her upbringing and early experiences of volunteering inspired her dedication to community development.
“I have always felt a strong sense of purpose to serve others. My father played a big role in shaping that mindset – he consistently found ways to help people in his community, and that stayed with me,” she says.
Lentletse also assists two non-profits that help children and empower young people to overcome challenges.
“I serve at Ditiro Tse Ntle and Engage & Connect NPC. Ditiro Tse Ntle supports children by providing care and opportunities to learn and grow. Engage & Connect NPC focuses on preventing gender-based violence, substance abuse and mental health challenges in schools and communities,” she says.
“The work we do gives children and families the support they need to make decisions that affect their lives,” she says, adding that it is important to empower young people and equip them with tools to shape their own futures.
Alongside her community involvement, she is also active in the creative space as a dancer and mentor at Curro Academy Mahikeng, where she teaches and choreographs hip-hop and African-inspired dance styles.
“Dance gives young people a space to express themselves, build confidence and discover their identity,” she says.
For her, these different roles are connected by a common purpose: empowerment and service.
“Whether through community work or dance, my goal is to create spaces where young people feel supported, encouraged, and capable of shaping their own futures.”
Looking ahead, she hopes to continue contributing to youth development through both structured community programmes and creative mentorship.
Lentletse Mothusi.
