Palesa Moloi, 27

Palesa Moloi, 27

As the chief executive and co-founder of ParkUpp, Palesa Moloi has achieved what many of us have dreamed of — a solution for parking chaos. The service concept is simple — connecting drivers to unused parking spaces in private lots, empty driveways or big corporate...
Jaryd Hermann, 26

Jaryd Hermann, 26

At just 26, Jaryd Hermann has a lot to be proud of when it comes to his career, but it’s been his ability to harness his self-awareness that’s really led to personal and professional break-throughs. “My proudest moment was when I realised that I was in control of my...
Neo Mahlangu, 28

Neo Mahlangu, 28

If you’re ever holding a R2 commemorative coin, study at it carefully. It might be the work of Neo Mahlangu, 28, the youngest black woman to have ever designed coins for the South African Mint. This self-employed fine artist designed two coins in 2019 depicting...
Rajiv Daya, 32

Rajiv Daya, 32

Rajiv Daya began his career in management consulting and investment banking and expected to move into private equity. However, after turning down a move to London for Nairobi, he decided to focus on access to finance for small to medium-sized enterprises instead. This...
uNocebo Bucibo, 33

uNocebo Bucibo, 33

uNocebo Bucibo despises the narrative of the starving artist. Young South Africans, she believes, should not be inhibited by the fear that following their passions may one day leave them destitute. The photographic researcher and lecturer at the Market Photo Workshop...