Thobani, who is from a rural area in the Lubombo Region, was born with spina bifida. He knows first-hand the hardships of isolation, exclusion, and discrimination faced by children with disabilities. However, he is a living example of the fact that everyone can reach their potential when they have the support and love of those around them. Now, Thobani is a businessman, an agriculturalist, and a Swazi champion for persons with disabilities. He does half-marathons, plays wheelchair basketball, and started up a layer chicken project for persons with disabilities in his home area. Thobani has a passion for people with disabilities and feels it's his turn to give back to the community.