Amb. Dr. Tebogo Modjadji-Kekana – Leadership, Legacy, and Empowerment

Amb. Dr. Tebogo Modjadji-Kekana (full name often listed as HRM Dr. Tebogo Mokope Modjadji-Kekana, PhD) is a prominent South African leader, philanthropist, and advocate in women’s empowerment, gender equality, entrepreneurship, youth, education and sustainable mining, renewable energy, and green extractives. She positions herself strongly in professional networks and events as a thought leader and influencer in these areas, which naturally lends to global speaking opportunities. Key Qualifications and Roles Supporting Her Speaker Profile.

Education: Events Management Diploma, International Public Participation, NQF Level 6 Customer Service Management ( UNISA), NQF Level 6 Public Relations (⁰UNISA), NQF Level 7 Advanced Business Communication ( UNISA), BA in Communication (University of the Witwatersrand), BA in Communication Science (UNISA), Honours in Leadership (UNISA), MBA (London Business School), PhD in Marketing (associated with Harvard University in profiles), PhD in Strategic Leadership (Regent University).

Leadership Positions

• Founder & President of Progressive Women in Mining & Renewable Energy and Green Extractives Networks (progressivewomeninmining.africa).
• Global Chairperson for Gender Equality.
• G100 National Chair (South Africa) in Renewable Energy and Extractives.
• Chairperson of Mondial Women Empowerment Network.
• Director at R37 Mining.
• Ambassador roles with international bodies (e.g., World Student Peace Federation) and other affiliations.
• Royal/ Honorary Titles: Often referred to as HRM (Her Royal Majesty), HrH (Her Royal Highness), or Princess, linked to the Modjadji (Balobedu Rain Queen lineage) and Kekana royal family connections.

Her work focuses on philanthropy since ~2015, empowering women in male-dominated sectors like mining, promoting sustainable practices, and hosting community impact events (e.g., large-scale lupus awareness for 1,000+ attendees, empowering 500+ women).Experience as a Global Speaker and Event Participants while she may not have a high-volume TED-style or mainstream international keynote circuit presence (based on available public records), her profile aligns well with niche global and pan-African forums on gender, energy transition, extractives, entrepreneurship, education and women’s leadership:

• Women Economic Forum (WEF) SPEAKER: Italy 2023 (Rome, November 20-23): WEF West Africa 2024, WEF Malaysia, WEF 2025. These events feature panels, discussions, and networking on economic empowerment—delegates like her often contribute as speakers or panelists.
• Mining Indaba 2025: Promoted sustainable mining practices at this major African mining conference (a key platform for industry leaders to speak and engage).
• Event Organization and Media Appearances: Organized high-profile events like the Sandton Opulence Polo Day (interviewed on SAfm Radio as organizer). She also hosts/organizes events through her networks, such as Progressive Women in Mining Renewable Energy Green Extractives sessions and Gauteng Legends Awards Gala—often involving her as a featured speaker or moderator.
• Awards and Recognition: Named among 2x receipt “100 Reputable Women of African Descent” (highlighted for mining/social impact leadership). Received African Women in Business Award in the Mining category (via Chamber of Business and Tourism).
• Award winner for Africa Women In Business
• Icon of Africa receipt

A Pan-African Voice for Gender Equality

Recent posts and profiles emphasize her as a “trailblazer” connecting leaders in mining, energy, and gender equality. She notes a preference for in-person over virtual (e.g., “I don’t do webinars or zoom meetings/conferences”).Positioning as a Global Speaker She is best suited for:

• Conferences on women’s empowerment, gender in STEM/industry, sustainable mining/energy transitions, African economic development, or philanthropy.
• Panels/keynotes at forums like Women Economic Forum, Mining Indaba, G100 events, or similar gender-focused summits.
• Motivational or leadership talks drawing on her royal heritage, multiple PhDs, and advocacy journey.

For the most up-to-date speaking engagements, portfolio, or availability, check her LinkedIn (search “HRM Dr.Tebogo Mokope Modjadji-kekana” — she has profiles highlighting her roles and networks) or the Progressive Women in Mining website. If you’re inviting her or drafting materials, emphasize her unique blend of royal lineage, academic credentials, and hands-on impact in transforming industries for women.If this is for a speaker bio, event pitch, introduction, or specific help (e.g., drafting one, finding contact info, or suggesting similar speakers).