Emily Mathosa
Emily Mathosa is one of South Africa’s most decorated young netball coaches — a powerhouse who is reshaping high-performance sport and unlocking opportunity for athletes across age, gender, and region. With over a decade of coaching experience, Emily has made history at both provincial and national levels, mentoring athletes from grassroots to international competition. Currently […]
Emelda Nomvula Khoza
Emelda Nomvula Khoza is a bold and multifaceted leader from Ekurhuleni whose voice, activism, and influence span local, national, and international platforms. As the elected Ward 65 Youth Leader (2021–2026), Emelda uses her position to advocate for youth empowerment, women’s rights, economic inclusion, and social development. Her journey began with public speaking in 2015, and […]
Dumisani Richard Mvubu
Dumisani Richard Mvubu is a passionate performer, director, and co-founder of Hana Hearts Productions, a community-driven arts organization based in Soshanguve, Gauteng. Together with his creative partner, Zamambo Mkhize, Dumisani uses theatre and performance to uplift youth and combat pressing social issues such as substance abuse, teen pregnancy, crime, and gender-based violence. Through compelling productions […]
Bularah “Chopo B” Chopo
Bularah Chopo, widely known as Chopo B, is a visionary theatre practitioner, creative mentor, and founder of Bapala Creative Arts & Services — the leading township theatre hub in the Eastern Free State. Operating from the Riverside Youth Centre in Phuthaditjhaba, Bularah has built a space where young people access drama, dance, music, and visual […]
Angelinah Tshidi Kemane
Angelinah Kemane is a powerhouse cultural strategist, programme leader, and community change-maker whose work sits at the intersection of arts, education, and youth empowerment. Hailing from Daveyton, Gauteng, she currently serves as Programme Coordinator at the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT), where she oversees the Nyoloha Scholarship Programme — an initiative that has trained nearly […]
Acelia Esterhuizen
Acelia Esterhuizen is a dynamic young athlete, coach, and referee who is making a national impact through martial arts and youth empowerment. At just 17, she holds a black belt in kickboxing, Protea and National Colours, and a WAKO Gold Referee Card, making her one of the youngest South Africans to officiate at international level. […]
Abueng Leepile
Abueng Leepile is a trailblazing agricultural entrepreneur and the visionary founder of Bokamoso Abu Farms, a dynamic enterprise championing sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and rural community development in South Africa. As one of the country’s most recognized young leaders in food innovation, Abueng cultivates a wide variety of vegetables and rears livestock using eco-conscious practices […]
Simphiwe Masanabo
Simphiwe Masanabo is a 21-year-old media entrepreneur and motivational powerhouse making her mark across the digital, personal development, and pageantry spaces. A final-year Entrepreneurship student at TUT eMalahleni, Simphiwe is the creator and host of two fast-growing motivational platforms: • “How To Tackle Your Week With Simphiwe” – a weekly Monday series that now spans […]
Rita Dee Nephawe
Rita Dee Nephawe — known artistically as Rita Dee Diva — is a multi-hyphenate creative and cultural force blending journalism, poetry, music, and education to spotlight the stories and struggles of South Africa’s youth. Hailing from Gauteng, she is the founder of The Underground Plug, a leading underground hip hop platform that documents emerging artists […]
Maria Mokoka
Maria Mokoka, known professionally as MC Bae, is one of South Africa’s most dynamic voices in the media and events industry. With a career spanning over a decade, Maria has hosted prestigious national events including the South African Heroines Awards, the Outstanding Women Conference, and the Mrs Bold SA Pageant, commanding stages with wit, grace, […]