Biography of Mojabeng Ndebele
About Mojabeng
Mojabeng Senekal-Ndebele is a multifaceted leader, internationally recognized public speaker, and award-winning humanitarian. She is a development practitioner whose work cuts across resource mobilization, public health, public speaking, pageantry, philanthropy, and digital entrepreneurship.
Mojabeng holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from the National University of Lesotho. Her undergraduate thesis, “Occupational Health and Safety Survey in Small-Scale Textile Firms in Maseru, Lesotho,” was graded with Merit, showcasing her early commitment to investigating the health and safety conditions of vulnerable workers in Lesotho’s industrial sector.
She later graduated with a Master of Public Health at the University of Johannesburg, where her research, “Factors Associated with Tuberculosis Amongst Textile Workers in Maseru, Lesotho,” was selected for inclusion in the university’s online library an acknowledgment of its scholarly excellence and contribution to public health literature.
Mojabeng’s academic journey, from Environmental Health to Public Health has always centered around one core mission: protecting and uplifting the health and dignity of underserved communities. Environmental Health laid the foundation for her understanding of how the conditions in which people live and work; air, water, sanitation, housing, and occupational environments directly impact their well-being. Public Health expanded that lens, equipping her with the tools to address systemic health disparities, advocate for policy change, and strengthen health systems for collective impact.
To Mojabeng, both disciplines are not just areas of study, but expressions of her life purpose: to be a voice for the voiceless, to champion equity, and to advocate fiercely for those often left behind. Whether investigating TB among textile workers or leading community health initiatives in rural villages, her work reflects a deeply rooted belief in doing what is right, even when it’s hard, unnoticed, or unpopular. Her heart for people, especially the most vulnerable, remains the compass that guides her every step in development, leadership, and service.
To further strengthen her technical and leadership capabilities, Mojabeng has completed a Professional Certification in Resource Mobilization from the London School of Business Management, and a Professional Certification in Healthcare Policy and Regulation from the London School of Planning and Management. These credentials have enabled her to drive high-impact, equity-focused health initiatives across policy, practice, and community development.
Mojabeng is a Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) alumna, and an ACTIVATE! South Africa member. She is a board member of the International Human Rights Lab and sits on the advisory board of the Women in Leadership Program at the University of New Haven (USA), reflecting her influence in both governance and mentorship spaces.
- Mentorship
- Public Speaking
- Leadership Camp
A Trailblazing Voice for Women, Youth & Africa
As an international public speaker and panel moderator, Mojabeng has over a decade of global stage experience. She has delivered talks and facilitated panel discussions for the World Bank Group, World Health Organization, YALI RLC SA, University of Johannesburg, and multiple youth and leadership platforms across Lesotho and South Africa.
Her core speaking themes include:
- Mental health and rural healthcare
- Resource mobilization and development strategy
- Youth leadership and confidence-building
- Women’s leadership and multi-sector influence
Founder. Author. Change-Maker.
Mojabeng is the visionary behind Leadership Camp, a one-day confidence and public speaking bootcamp for learners aged 9 -19. She is also the author of Pageant Compass, Lesotho’s first pageant-winning manual now available globally via Amazon.
She views pageantry as a classroom for leadership, having won over 20 titles including Miss National University of Lesotho, Face of Lesotho, Miss Africa Lesotho, and Mrs. Grand Africa 2023, where she made history as the first married Mosotho woman to win a continental crown.
A Voice for the Voiceless
Philanthropy and social justice are deeply embedded in Mojabeng’s life mission. She has:
- Led free medical camps in mountainous regions like Semonkong
- Mentored young girls through her Girls’ Empowerment Program
- Facilitated mental health workshops for children
- Advocated against GBV, collaborating with brands like L’Oréal Paris and Women for Change
For her humanitarian work, she received the Charity Award at Face of Beauty International in Taiwan and continues to design sustainable, community-rooted initiatives that leave lasting impact.
Celebrated and Recognized
Mojabeng’s excellence has earned her widespread recognition:
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Beauty Pageants Association of Lesotho (2025)
- Inspirational Woman of the Year, Emerge Africa Awards (2023)
- Top 5 Women in Leadership & Development, Finite Women Appreciation Awards (2024)
- Best Influencer, Boity x Impulse Campaign, SA (2018)
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More Than a Title
Whether she is building a grant proposal, hosting a national gala, mentoring a teen queen, or judging an international pageant, Mojabeng shows up with clarity, conviction, and heart. Her leadership is not performative, it is purpose-driven, deeply rooted in social equity, and fueled by a belief that true transformation begins with the courage to serve.
“Leadership is not about applause, in-fact, forget about being praised, it’s about impact.”
Beyond the Work: The Adventurous Soul
When she’s not leading strategy meetings, mentoring future leaders, or advocating for underserved communities, you’ll likely find Mojabeng somewhere off the beaten path, hiking mountains, crossing rivers, or immersing herself in new cultures. Her love for adventure is more than a pastime; it’s a way of life that fuels her creativity, resilience, and curiosity about the world.
“Traveling allows me to experience diverse ways of living, connect with people from all walks of life, and find inspiration in the beauty and challenges of the global human experience. It’s mindblowing really, traveling continues to deepen and reinforce my purpose as a development advocate and global citizen.”
You can catch glimpses of these adventures on her travel YouTube channel, where she shares thrill activities, fun places to visit and general travel guides.
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