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, […]
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 […]
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. […]