Desiree Sehlapelo is the Planning and Economic Development Manager in Modimolle in the Waterberg District, Limpopo. As a public servant with 22 years of service under her belt, Sehlapelo has prioritized the restoring of public trust in government services. She goes out of her way to model excellent service, including sourcing funding to drive government projects that benefit the community – sometimes even offering her own personal assets to help. Her focus on delivery motivates her to go above and beyond.
“This is our country and we need to sort it out together as a collective. What inspires me is seeing people develop, progress, and projects prosper and, in a small way, my contribution to society for a better South Africa in a better world,” she says.
She is always eager to learn from others, is development-oriented, and takes personal responsibility. Desiree is also driven by a strong desire to make a difference.