Nondumiso Phenyane (28)

Nondumiso Phenyane (28)

Nondumiso Phenyane is one of the youngest Black lecturers at Stellenbosch University’s law faculty. She teaches the Law of Evidence and Mercantile Law and has the rare privilege of being the course convener for the Law of Evidence course. Prior to joining Stellenbosch...
Tebogo Mamatu  (24)

Tebogo Mamatu  (24)

Tebogo Mamatu has been an athlete her whole life. She says she was the “fastest female sprinter since primary school days”. As a child, Mamatu was happy, and “was always taught to focus on the positives in life”. “When I was offered a bursary to study at my high...
Jack-Vincent Radmore (29)

Jack-Vincent Radmore (29)

Jack-Vincent Radmore is a driven and energetic leader, passionate about the green economy and uncompromising in his aim to provide energy to those who need it most. With a background in business sciences and finance and a master’s degree in economic and sustainable...
Dr Kagisho Thomas (31)

Dr Kagisho Thomas (31)

Working with youth to increase general health, fitness and wellness in South Africa is a passion for Dr Kagisho Thomas — and, from his point of view, it’s a privilege too. Born in Taung in the North West province, Thomas won an African Languages Olympiad bronze medal...
Dr Aurelia Alvina Williams (35) 

Dr Aurelia Alvina Williams (35) 

Thirty-five-year-old biochemist, lecturer and senior academic Dr Aurelia Alvina Williams has always loved learning, so much so that when she was a child, the idea of missing a day of school – for whatever reason – would bring her to tears. One of the pivotal moments...