Dumisani Mlotswa (28)

Dumisani Mlotswa (28)

Twenty-eight-year-old academic Dumisani Mlotswa is convinced that he was a quiet, sensible child growing up. However, urban legend has it that he was incredibly naughty, and would enter a room full of elders and shout ‘Mina ngi ngay’ivala le room nou!’ without any...
Andrew Molver (34)

Andrew Molver (34)

Attorney Andrew Molver believes he was born with a passion for justice. The highlight on his CV so far has to be his role in fighting state capture. In 2013 he was lead attorney for former public protector Thuli Madonsela,  in a series of politically vital and...
Diantha Pillay (32)

Diantha Pillay (32)

Scientist and humanitarian Diantha Pillay (32) has dedicated her research in public health to improving the health and wellbeing of the most marginalised members of society, including sex workers, adolescent girls and young women. Her passions and her personality...
Warren Lucas(29)

Warren Lucas(29)

Sports scientist Warren Lucas (29) takes minimal time off. This is because he doesn’t consider his job work: “I love what I do. Being a sports scientist for me is like a calling,” he says. Recognised as an active sport and exercise scientist, Lucas works for the South...
Phakamile Khumalo (36)

Phakamile Khumalo (36)

As lead coordinator for the web rangers programme, an international digital and media literacy programme in South Africa under Media Monitoring Africa’s children’s unit, a key component of Phakamile Khumalo’s work is providing South African youth with critical digital...