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...
Uzair Essack, 28

Uzair Essack, 28

We’re told that start-ups need to skyrocket to success or risk becoming obsolete, but Uzair Essack has proven that starting small and building up gradually can lead to a bright future. The Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 and Entrepreneur of the Year is the founder of...
Adam Duxbury, 29

Adam Duxbury, 29

Few people ever launch four companies in their entire lives, let alone before the age of 30. Adam Duxbury has achieved that, though, and in widely varied fields. There’s Granadilla Swim, a fashion label; Rooftop on Bree, an event space in Cape Town; and Sunn Kombucha,...
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...