PPS - One Young World 2013 competition winners announced

Mike Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of PPS.

PPS, the financial services provider focused on graduate professionals, today announced the four lucky university students who have won a sponsorship from PPS to attend the One Young World Summit 2013 taking place in Johannesburg from 2 – 5 October.

The annual One Young World summit brings together a star-studded list of Counsellors - consisting of global leaders from business, politics, fashion, science and sport – and 1 300 young leaders from over 180 countries around the world, to address solutions to challenges across fields such as education, global business, human rights, sustainable development and transparency.

The PPS sponsored delegate winners are: Tshepo Seloane, a fourth year Bachelor of Commerce Law student at the University of Pretoria; University of Cape Town student Xolile Charmaine Zondi who is studying Bachelor of Social Science Honours; Farah Jawitz a fourth year student studying Medicine at the University of Cape Town; and Stellenbosch University student Jessica Baker in her fourth year studying towards her Masters in Social Work.

The competition required students to submit a video which demonstrated their passions, global and local knowledge, ideas and their potential and existing role in effecting positive change in society or their organisation. PPS - One Young World delegates also had to prove their commitment to volunteering for other extracurricular activities.

The winning candidate videos of these 4 delegates can be viewed on the PPS Inner Circle website by visiting http://www.ppsinnercircle.co.za/OYW

According to Mike Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of PPS, PPS became involved with the One Young World Conference as the company believes it is becoming increasingly critical to identify and support young leaders who are motivated to address the challenges faced by society as a whole.

"We are confident that the One Young World conference will provide the winning students with an excellent platform to have their voices heard and make a difference in society.”

Catherine Peter, Africa Director - One Young World, extends her congratulations to the winners of the PPS One Young World competition. "The One Young World family looks forward to meeting you and working with you to effect further positive change in your communities."