Santam Rising Star 2024 Winner l Zanele Njapha of the Unlearners
The 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE, took place on Friday, 11 October, at an exclusive luncheon hosted at The Venue at
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Building a world where it's ok to Change your mind.
It’s time to courageously let go of the outdated and grab hold of new ways of seeing, doing & being!
That’s where we come in.
Challenging the way the world
thinks,
learns,
and grows.
The world is changing fast—too fast for outdated thinking to keep up. The UnLearners exist to help individuals and organizations unlearn what no longer serves them and step into new ways of thinking, leading, and growing.
We believe that real transformation doesn’t come from learning more—it comes from letting go of the things that hold us back. That’s why we challenge norms, rewrite the rules, and empower people to embrace change with curiosity and courage.
Our Programmes
Impact – The UnLearning Children Foundation
The UnLearning Children Foundation is our way of giving back. We believe in empowering the next generation with the skills to challenge assumptions, think critically, and lead with purpose. Through mental health workshops and personalised school based support, we’re helping shape a brighter future for children across Africa.
UnLearning Classroom
Your go-to space for fresh ideas, bold insights, and real talk on what it takes to grow, lead, and thrive in a fast-changing world.
Get a steady flow of eye-opening blogs, game-changing guides, binge-worthy videos, and thought-provoking podcasts—all designed to help you break old patterns, rethink success, and level up your mindset.
The UnLearning Experience Retreat
One weekend. One unforgettable reset.
Step away from the daily grind and into a transformative escape designed for leaders, professionals, and big thinkers ready to hit pause on the daily grind, reflect on the year, and set up for a transformative year ahead.
Key offerings at a glance
We work with the world’s leading organisations to build cultures of learning, unlearning & relearning.
We’d love to work with you, too!
Our expert team at The UnLearners delivers engaging keynote addresses, conference moderations, and immersive workshops. These experiences are crafted to inspire, educate, and motivate audiences. Guiding them toward embracing change, innovation, and harnessing the power of unlearning.
Our specialized coaching interventions are tailored to equip individuals and teams with the tools necessary to unlearn obsolete practices and embrace new, innovative methodologies.
At The UnLearners, we specialize in transforming organizations through tailored strategic facilitation, interactive workshops and impactful presentations. Whether you’re looking to drive leadership development, improve team performance amidst uncertainty, or navigate tricky changes, we provide dynamic and actionable strategies for sustainable growth.
We collaborate with organizations to re-envision their strategies and reshape corporate culture. Strategy facilitations span 1 – 3 days and integrates cutting-edge frameworks, probings and case-studies to drive strategic transformation and foster an environment conducive to growth and adaptability.
The UnLearning Circle
A space for big thinkers, bold doers, and change-makers who know that transformative change isn’t a solo sport. How are you unlearning without a squad!?
Having a squad and ongoing accountability increases your chances of success by 95% Get in here! Now!
Join a thriving community of leaders, professionals, and lifelong learners who are committed to breaking old patterns, rethinking success, and thriving in a world that won’t stop changing.
- Exclusive content & behind-the-scenes insights
- Live workshops & Q&As with Zanele and our certified coaches
- A powerhouse network of like-minded unlearners Because real growth happens when we unlearn – together.
What makes us unique?
Unlearning outdated mindsets is the first step toward growth.
At The UnLearners, we believe that lasting transformation happens when you challenge what you know, break free from old habits, and open up to new possibilities. Our unique approach fosters leadership, innovation, and adaptability for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
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Impact – UnLearning Children Foundation
The UnLearning Children Foundation is our way of giving back. We believe in empowering the next generation with the skills to challenge assumptions, think critically, and lead with purpose. Through
UnLearning Classroom
Your go-to space for fresh ideas, bold insights, and real talk on what it takes to grow, lead, and thrive in a fast-changing world. Get a steady flow of eye-opening
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What are people saying
"Zanele was fantastic. Over all the years of event management I have worked with many speakers, and Zanele I must say is one of my absolute favourites. Not only was she a brilliant speaker who kept the audience engaged and delivered a brilliant keynote, but she was also just generally so lovely to work with. She was generous with her time, considerate of our chaos, and engaged throughout - even staying for a while after the event to offer herself to anyone wanting a chat. Please do pass on our appreciation and utter joy with the experience,and thank you so much for your excellent service as well! it has been a pleasure from beginning to end."
"In my role, I engage with a lot of speakers, thought leaders and subject matter experts and Zanele was by far one of the most pleasant people to work with. From the very first encounter to the culmination of the event where she delivered an exceptionally engaging mini-workshop, she was present, helpful and insightful. She set the bar for what one should expect when working with a world-class speaker and facilitator. I couldn't recommend her enough"
"Hi Zanele! Sjoe! You blew our minds! Even words are failing me. The message of today hit differently to most of the messages I have heard before! You got me close to tears. Many thanks and may the Lord enlarge your territory"
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