While it is true that many people in South Africa and beyond do not know when they will have their next meal due to food insecurity, it is also true that solutions are possible. The first part of the solution is a change of mindset. This is what Spindile Xulu, an MUT Community Extension graduate did. Xulu decided to apply the skills and ideas she acquired from her grandmother and MUT and started a farming career. Xulu is now a published emerging farmer. On 8 April 2025, Xulu will be featured on Umlazi FM’s Midmorning Zone, discussing farming. “I will be talking about youth empowerment through agriculture,” Xulu said. The organisers chose her because they “like my work and want me to inspire other young people,” she said. Xulu’s message to the youth is that they do not have to wait for employment; instead, they can start a business using the resources available to them. Xulu said she promotes sustainable agricultural practices to enhance food security and create employment opportunities. “I am a game changer in my community; I make a difference as a young woman in the agricultural sector by inspiring other graduates to create employment for themselves,” Xulu said.