Sikhumbuzo Amogelang Nene
Sikhumbuzo Amogelang Nene is a Grade 12 learner at Hatfield Christian School with a heart for service, a voice for youth, and a passion for change. At just 18, she has built an impressive legacy as a radio presenter, assistant teacher, mentor, and community volunteer — all while excelling academically and artistically. As a volunteer […]
Rejoyce Kgabo Legodi
Rejoyce Kgabo Legodi is a passionate environmental activist and researcher whose work stands at the frontline of climate justice and sustainable development in Africa. Born and raised in Limpopo, she has made it her mission to amplify the voices of vulnerable communities affected by environmental degradation, policy neglect, and the global climate crisis. With academic […]
Paulina Nthabiseng Mothibe (Black Rose)
Paulina Nthabiseng Mothibe, widely known by her stage name Black Rose, is a multi-award-winning poet, actor, director, and cultural educator whose fearless voice and transformative storytelling have captivated stages across South Africa. Her theatrical and poetic work boldly challenges taboos, confronts social injustice, and reclaims space for black womxn’s narratives in the arts. In 2025, […]
Obakeng Kopano Metswamere
Obakeng Kopano Metswamere is a dynamic agripreneur, youth development champion, and the visionary founder of Obakopano Trading & Projects — a farming enterprise rooted in the heart of Tswaing Municipality, North West. Raised on a farm and taught to drive a tractor at the age of 7, Obakeng’s journey began with a single heifer gifted […]
Nonhlanhla Cynthia Mhlongo
Nonhlanhla Cynthia Mhlongo is a globally recognised green innovator and the co-founder of Khwezi Innovations, a South African startup pioneering eco-friendly hygiene solutions for healthcare, education, and public use. Best known for the ProAct-Layer — a biodegradable 2-in-1 hand sanitiser that forms a protective glove-like film — Nonhlanhla is disrupting the waste-heavy PPE industry with […]
Mpumelelo Bernice Mtjekelo
Mpumelelo Bernice Mtjekelo is a multidisciplinary cultural leader, poet, performer, and founder of Spoken and Unspoken Word (Pty) Ltd, a creative arts company transforming lives through performance, facilitation, and youth mentorship. Based in Bloemfontein, Free State, Mpumelelo’s platform reaches over 80 creatives across the country and uses poetry, storytelling, and theatre to tackle social issues […]
Mpendulo Mbulawa
Mpendulo Mbulawa is a visionary environmental activist and the founding chairperson of the Green Chapter Foundation, a registered nonprofit based in Ngwelezane Township, KwaZulu-Natal. His work centers on environmental sustainability, community restoration, and social entrepreneurship — turning neglected, dangerous spaces into vibrant community assets. In 2020, inspired by the rise of illegal dumping and municipal […]
Mlungisi Jack Msibi
Mlungisi Jack Msibi is a trailblazer in adaptive sport, youth development, and social enterprise. As founder of Corinthians Africa, Jack has grown a grassroots movement in Johannesburg South from a simple street soccer crew to a full-fledged community institution — empowering over 3,000 individuals per month through football, cricket, netball, STEM innovation, recycling, farming, and […]
Khodani Negota
Khodani Negota is a visionary cultural practitioner, educator, and multidisciplinary artist whose work is reshaping how South Africa preserves and celebrates its rich heritage. As an acting coach, storyteller, film producer, and program facilitator, she blends traditional African knowledge systems with modern tools — turning art into activism and heritage into living history. Born in […]
Kesa Molotsane
Kesa Molotsane is a globally recognized long-distance athlete and one of South Africa’s most respected ambassadors for women in sport. Born in Thaba ’Nchu, Free State, Kesa began her athletics journey at just five years old. She has since gone on to represent South Africa at 4 World Championships, 2 World Student Games, African Championships, […]
