Sihle Mthembu, 28

Sihle Mthembu, 28

As art and culture globally continue to be influenced by Western, the value of wholly original South African works is higher than ever. Sihle Mthembu is a Durban-based writer, podcaster and filmmaker who is all about promoting that culture and capturing it in time...
Bujy Bikwa, 32

Bujy Bikwa, 32

Larger than life doesn’t even begin to do justice when describing Bujy Bikwa. The self-proclaimed world’s greatest super-sized entertainer has been a presence on the airwaves, television and high profile events since breaking through on YFM’s afternoon...
Dineo Lusenga, 33

Dineo Lusenga, 33

Actress and TV and film producer Dineo Lusenga is driven by the need to create work that creates a positive social impact. Her first acting job was on Intersexions, a seminal show that highlighted the crisscrossing of people’s sexual encounters and the importance of...
Yusuf Omar, 31

Yusuf Omar, 31

This year alone, we’ve seen how social media can be used as an immensely powerful tool for good. Yusuf Omar has been harnessing this power since 2017 through Hashtag Our Stories, a platform he co-founded with his partner Sumaiya that empowers individuals to become...
Preshanthie Naicker-Manick, 34

Preshanthie Naicker-Manick, 34

“Striking a balance and integration of my intelligence, spiritual and emotional quotient has been very important to me,” says Preshanthie Naicker-Manick, speaking of her position as deputy director at South Africa’s department of environment, forestry and fisheries —...