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Determination fuels success

Amina Farouk

At the age of just 8, Amina Farouk lost her leg after being run over by a drunk driver.

Over the years, Farouk, 26, has used her disability to motivate herself and others, and racked up a number of successes along the way.

Farouk, formerly of Durban and now living in Johannesburg, has won a slew of awards and accolades for the inspirational manner in which she has lived her life, and for being a role model to others in the community.

She holds the title of Ms Inspire SA Woman 2022/2023, and is also a casual day ambassador for

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