Ramphele Mawelewele, 31

Ramphele Mawelewele, 31

If you take the time to listen to the stories of others, you can find a well of motivation to get involved and help. That’s the hope of Polokwane-based Ramphele Mawelewele, who, through her journey and advocacy, is hoping to improve the lives of people who live with...
Funzani Mtembu, 29

Funzani Mtembu, 29

“I wish to see a South Africa that has complete economic sovereignty. A South Africa with economic policies that are about economic development that centres people and their social needs.” Funzani Mthembu is an investment/ economic analyst and an activist advocating...
Alia Kajee, 30

Alia Kajee, 30

Justice and equality are at the heart of what drives Alia Kajee. The technical advisor on climate change believes that there can never be environmental justice without social and economic justice. Kajee says the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated...
Palesa Madi, 29

Palesa Madi, 29

In reflecting on her recent achievements, Palesa Madi makes a point to note the room for self-improvement, “Although I am proud of the last three years of my life – having raised a three year old, lectured, and being appointed as acting deputy director at one of the...
Keitumetse Fatimata Moutloatse, 25

Keitumetse Fatimata Moutloatse, 25

Keitumetse Fatimata Moutloatse is the founder and chairperson of Black Womxn Caucus, a non-partisan movement for black women established in 2017. The movement was formed in response to the increasing prevalence of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against women, children...