WOMEN IN BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Zanele Njapha
Founder and chief executive, The UnLearners
Zanele Njapha, founder and chief executive of The UnLearners, begins her days with a focus on physical and mental well-being, incorporating yoga or strength training, team check-ins, workshops, keynote delivery, strategy sessions with clients, coaching leaders in The UnLearning Circle, and developing program content. She particularly enjoys witnessing the moment someone smiles with understanding—a concept or idea finally clicking. She holds a Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University, United States, NJ, School of Diplomacy and International Relations. Zanele was inspired to create The UnLearners after observing how society often judges change, despite growth and adaptation being central to life. Through tailored workshops, coaching, and corporate facilitation, she empowers individuals and organisations to embrace transformation in accessible and engaging ways. In response to her own early encounters with suicide, she founded The UnLearning Children Foundation, supporting youth facing similar challenges. Her proudest achievements, including receiving the Rising Star recognition in the 2024 Santam Women of the Future campaign and being part of the 2023 KZN Top Business Women cohort, are a testament to her dedication and leadership. Her guiding lesson is clear: persistence, grit, and a strong network can overcome any challenge, and life is always worth living. Through her work, Zanele inspires others to embrace change, growth, and personal transformation.
