Themba Khumalo, 26

Themba Khumalo, 26

Themba Khumalo is a professional superbike racer and coach. His entrance to motorsport began with a sponsorship in 2008 from Richard Olfsen, the chief executive officer of mCubed – despite the then 12-year-old Khumalo not knowing how to ride a motorbike. “I had a...
Theo Baloyi, 32

Theo Baloyi, 32

Pivoting from accounting to footwear might seem like a bizarre thing to do, but that’s exactly what Theo Baloyi did. After a challenging start, the qualified accountant and entrepreneur started selling sneakers from the boot of his car. They sold out within days and...
Thokozile Nhlumayo, 35

Thokozile Nhlumayo, 35

Thokozile Nhlumayo gained recognition throughout Africa for her #NotTooYoungToLead campaign. She recalls, “This was a defining moment for my career because it meant the whole of Africa is finally heeding the call to give young people a seat at the table.”...
Thubelihle Zooma, 31

Thubelihle Zooma, 31

In 2019, as gender-based violence reached new, brutal heights in South Africa and the #MenAreTrash outcry dominated conversations, Thubelihle Zooma decided to get involved in changing the circumstances of the survivors. He founded Johannesburg-based NPO Sahiba...
Thuso Mbedu, 30

Thuso Mbedu, 30

“Thuso Mbedu is a South African actress with a reel of work that speaks of a reputable performer on the ascent. Since winning a Safta award for Best Actress in a TV Drama, Is’Thunzi, Mbedu is adamant about growing her global presence. Her starring role in The...