Lulibo Pathways

A beautiful morning with female bricklayer in training

Let’s talk about something people often say:
“You need connections to get into the City of Cape Town.”

My story says otherwise.

In 2018, I arrived in Cape Town still in school. I didn’t know anyone except relatives. No network. No “inside help.” Just me starting over.

I registered on the City of Cape Town database and started applying for opportunities like everyone else.

From 2018 to 2023, I kept going. I stayed in school. I kept applying when opportunities came up. I didn’t stop just because I didn’t see results immediately.

In 2023, an apprenticeship was advertised across the city. Thousands of people applied. I applied too and I was selected as one of the hundred and something candidates.

No connections. No payments. No shortcuts.

Just consistency, timing and education that I stayed committed to.

And even now, I’m still in the process still studying, still growing through this opportunity.

I haven’t arrived yet but I am living proof that it can happen without the things people assume you need.

Happy 3rd anniversary to me

Ndikhumbula ndifika eKapa ndingazi kwa Uber,ndingasahlekwa ndibizwa nge Nkeja 😭