"We might be tempted to compare ourselves to others and think that our stories are better or worse, but every person's story is special and unique. Each day is a chance to write a new chapter in that wonderful story and make a positive impact in the lives of others." - Cyril Madiba
This is me
Growing up in the rural villages of KwaMachi and Eshowe as well as the KwaMashu township in the KwaZulu-Natal region, Cyril's life story is nothing short of remarkable. Cyril utilizes the skills learned along the journey to make a positive impact on society.
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Stakeholder Management Motivational Talks Advisory Board Director
A banker with a social heart.
I advise NGOs, mentor and coach the youth on personal development, supervise the activities of organisations as a board director and author inspirational self-help books
As part of his mission to impact lives positively, Cyril is involved in a number of initiatives:
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Cyril chairs the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) Advisory Board, made up of previous CRET beneficiaries, whose main purpose is to provide advice to CRET on strategic and operational imperatives. As part of the relationship, he delivers motivational talks to the students in adddition to his mentoring capacity.
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Cyril is a certified life coach and the founder of The Growth Switch, an organisation which assists students and young professionals with academic, career and personal development growth insights.
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Cyril is a published author having written two inspirational books about his remarkable life story under the "I'm Not Supposed To Be Here" series.
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Cyril sits on the boards of the Youth Managers Foundation (YMF) and the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
