Thendo Mavhugu
Thendo Mavhugu is a talented creative, youth leader, and cultural ambassador from Limpopo who uses performance, storytelling, and education to inspire and uplift communities. As a passionate advocate for youth development and heritage preservation, Thendo has established himself as a multifaceted leader blending artistry with purpose. A proud representative of the Indoni SA Cultural Organisation, […]
Lwando Valashiya
Lwando Valashiya is a passionate youth advocate, mentor, and community organiser with a strong commitment to empowering young people through education, leadership development, and social change. Based in the Eastern Cape, Lwando has made it his mission to be a catalyst for hope and transformation in his community. As a product of a challenging upbringing, […]
Elcardo Chulu
Elcardo Chulu is a visionary leader, seasoned creative, and the dynamic founder of both Masakhane Arts Centre and CEO Consultants. Based in Upington, Northern Cape, he has spent over a decade empowering local talent and using the arts as a vehicle for community upliftment and social change. A multi-talented artist, Elcardo is a skilled stage […]
HRM King Maliele
HRM King Maliele is a self-published author, motivational speaker, and spiritual leader from Tumahole, Parys in the Free State. Overcoming immense personal adversity, HRM King Maliele has become a source of strength, inspiration, and transformation for young people across South Africa. Born into difficult circumstances and facing rejection from both sides of his family, HRM […]
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 […]
