Ms. Duduzile Kubheka, Project Coordinator for BRICS Astronomy at SAAO, participated in the SFSA25 Youth Roundtable on 26 November 2025. Marking the forum’s 10th anniversary, the dialogue explored youth-driven innovation in addressing national challenges. Kubheka contributed to discussions on empowering young people through science, technology and innovation to strengthen participation, partnerships and socio-economic development.