Ntokozo Ndlovu, 34

Ntokozo Ndlovu, 34

“When you see someone in uniform, it’s often difficult to imagine the life they lead beyond their occupation. Ntokozo Ndlovu spends his days working as a soldier in the South African National Defence Force, a job made all the more difficult with the onset of the...
Dr Ndumiso Vusumuzi Mazibuko, 34

Dr Ndumiso Vusumuzi Mazibuko, 34

Senior agricultural economist at the National Agricultural Marketing Council, Dr Ndumiso Vusumuzi Mazibuko believes patience is key to building a career you can be proud of. Inspired by effecting the change he wants to see, one of his proudest achievements was being...
Palesa Lengolo, 33

Palesa Lengolo, 33

Palesa Lengolo is a finance whiz and the author Stokvels: How They Can Make Your Money Work For You, which was published last year. The book looks at how investing in stokvels can boost the economy and make money for individuals. Lengolo says that writing a book was...
Dr Lwando Mdleleni, 31

Dr Lwando Mdleleni, 31

Having a dream is all very well, but it’s far better to have a vision says Dr Lwando Mdleleni, a senior researcher in social innovation and development at the University of the Western Cape. With a vision you can paint a clear mental portrait of where you want to be...
Zandile Mkwanazi, 29

Zandile Mkwanazi, 29

The tech industry is still male-dominated and Zandile Mkwanazi is working to increase the visibility of women in it through her nonprofit organisation, GirlCode. Combining her passions for women, technology and education, Mkwanazi helps to provide historically...