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“As much as I feel nervous about making bold moves, I know there are women watching, seeing what’s possible. And that matters.”

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News 24 - Dr Mpopi Lenake

This is a profile feature from TrueLove magazine (published on News24) spotlighting Dr Mpopi Lenake, a South African ophthalmologist and co-founder of Women in Ophthalmology South Africa. The piece explores her journey into eye care, her mission to make specialist eye care more accessible to all South Africans, and her work in mentorship within the medical field. Dr Lenake reflects on purpose, resilience, and the importance of representation in leadership roles within healthcare.

Sustainable Living Review

Seeing Sustainability Through Dr. Lenake's Lens
While climate and environment dominate most sustainability conversations, Dr. Mpopi Lenake — ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon, makes a compelling case that healthy people are the true foundation of sustainable communities. In a conversation with Sustainable Living Review, she explores how access to quality healthcare creates a ripple effect across education, employment, and family stability, and why preventative care and women's wellness are not peripheral issues but central pillars of sustainable development.
From restoring patients' sight to mentoring the next generation of women in medicine, Dr. Lenake offers a more human-centred vision of sustainability, one where longevity, balance, and purpose matter as much as carbon footprints.

Glamour

Dr Mpopi Lenake is not your average ophthalmologist. As both a specialist and entrepreneur, she has carved out a unique space where clinical precision meets holistic wellness — helping patients not just see better, but feel more confident in themselves. In a candid conversation with Glamour SA, she opens up about the surprising link between eye health and self-image, the rise of aesthetic eye treatments, and what it means to build a business as a young Black woman in a highly specialised field. Her message is clear: true luxury in healthcare is feeling seen, heard, and cared for, and ambition is never something to apologise for.

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