Acelia Esterhuizen is a dynamic young athlete, coach, and referee who is making a national impact through martial arts and

Angelinah Kemane is a powerhouse cultural strategist, programme leader, and community change-maker whose work sits at the intersection of arts,

Bularah Chopo, widely known as Chopo B, is a visionary theatre practitioner, creative mentor, and founder of Bapala Creative Arts

Dumisani Richard Mvubu is a passionate performer, director, and co-founder of Hana Hearts Productions, a community-driven arts organization based in

Elcardo Chulu is a visionary leader, seasoned creative, and the dynamic founder of both Masakhane Arts Centre and CEO Consultants.

Emily Mathosa is one of South Africa’s most decorated young netball coaches — a powerhouse who is reshaping high-performance sport

HRM King Maliele is a self-published author, motivational speaker, and spiritual leader from Tumahole, Parys in the Free State. Overcoming

Kesa Molotsane is a globally recognized long-distance athlete and one of South Africa’s most respected ambassadors for women in sport.

Khodani Negota is a visionary cultural practitioner, educator, and multidisciplinary artist whose work is reshaping how South Africa preserves and

Lwando Valashiya is a passionate youth advocate, mentor, and community organiser with a strong commitment to empowering young people through

Mlungisi Jack Msibi is a trailblazer in adaptive sport, youth development, and social enterprise. As founder of Corinthians Africa, Jack

Mpendulo Mbulawa is a visionary environmental activist and the founding chairperson of the Green Chapter Foundation, a registered nonprofit based

Mpumelelo Bernice Mtjekelo is a multidisciplinary cultural leader, poet, performer, and founder of Spoken and Unspoken Word (Pty) Ltd, a

Nonhlanhla Cynthia Mhlongo is a globally recognised green innovator and the co-founder of Khwezi Innovations, a South African startup pioneering

Obakeng Kopano Metswamere is a dynamic agripreneur, youth development champion, and the visionary founder of Obakopano Trading & Projects —

Paulina Nthabiseng Mothibe, widely known by her stage name Black Rose, is a multi-award-winning poet, actor, director, and cultural educator

Rejoyce Kgabo Legodi is a passionate environmental activist and researcher whose work stands at the frontline of climate justice and

Thendo Mavhugu is a talented creative, youth leader, and cultural ambassador from Limpopo who uses performance, storytelling, and education to