Ken Mark Kabongo, 25

Ken Mark Kabongo, 25

More than 140 injuries were sustained during the Rugby World Cup’s 45 matches in 2019. Athletes expose themselves to a much higher risk of getting injured than the average couch potato. This is where Ken Kabongo comes in. At the age of 25, Kabongo opened a...
Sibongile Mongadi, 29

Sibongile Mongadi, 29

Sibongile Mongadi’s work has the potential to greatly improve lives of amputees across South Africa. A passionate entrepreneur, she is the founder of Uku’hamba, a start-up company that focuses on biotechnology and healthcare manufacturing. Utilising 3D printer and 3D...
Christiaan Olwagen, 32

Christiaan Olwagen, 32

“I think art is entertainment, but it’s also therapy. We tend to sweep things under the rug. I’d like us to have more open dialogue about what type of society we are versus the one we would like to be.” One of 2020’s major lessons so far (and there have...
Rufaro Samanga, 25

Rufaro Samanga, 25

Academic, writer and epidemiologist Rufaro Samanga is someone who can’t turn a blind eye to injustice. In her writing, she stands up for others by covering topics such as feminism, public health, social justice, scientific innovation, entrepreneurship and education...
Nickita Maesela, 25

Nickita Maesela, 25

Freelance journalist Nickita Maesela has found her niche in telling stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual or allied people (LGBTQIA) to give them a voice. Maesela’s writing for City Press is supported by The Other...