Professor Leketi Makalela (kaMasinga) is a distinguished figure known worldwide, celebrated not only for his roles as an inspirational speaker, research consultant, philanthropist, and social entrepreneur but also as a dynamic education strategist. Awarded the title of ‘Distinguished Professor’ by renowned universities globally, Professor Makalela’s leadership at the Hub for Multilingual Education and Literacies, which he founded, at the University of the Witwatersrand has marked him as a pivotal figure in educational reform.