Yamkela Khoza-Tywakadi (31)

Yamkela Khoza-Tywakadi (31)

Yamkela Khoza-Tywakadi is the author of 15 books, a publisher in her own right, and has played an integral role in shaping the South African literature sphere to allow indigenous languages and folklore to flourish. Her first novel is used in isiXhosa classes in...
Kagiso Sebediela (29)

Kagiso Sebediela (29)

Kagiso Sebediela says his love of cooking was inspired by his mother. The chef and owner of Freedom’s Kitchin says he was a “mama’s boy” and would spend hours in the kitchen with his mother. His journey evolved from watching his mother cook on Sundays to eventually...
Oupa Sibeko (26)

Oupa Sibeko (26)

Oupa Sibeko is a performance artist who aims through his work to challenge heteronormative masculinity. Through the media of performance installation, photography, film and community-based workshops, Sibeko focuses on play as a method to allow people to engage with...
Dr Cherise Dunn (33)

Dr Cherise Dunn (33)

Dr Cherise Dunn is one of the pioneers bringing 3D printing, additive manufacturing and design thinking education to everyday South Africans. Co-founder of the Africa Makes 3D Printing for Development Initiative, Dunn is a serial entrepreneur. While completing her...
Rorisang Motuba (32)

Rorisang Motuba (32)

Working in the film and television industries for eight years as an actress and scriptwriter, Rorisang Motuba has been seen on screens around the country and further afield, and is now turning her attention to telling South African stories locally and worldwide. She...