Olwethu Mhlana, 30

Olwethu Mhlana, 30

Olwethu Mhlana wants to make an impact by helping transform the economy through inclusive policies and platforms, as well as sustainable growth where black and indigenous people have access to funding, business tools and support. She intends to do her part by being at...
Ondela Mlandu, 31

Ondela Mlandu, 31

Multimedia journalist and podcast host Ondela Mlandu loves the opportunities her job gives her to sit with businesspeople and entrepreneurs and elicit their stories. She’s experienced in print, podcasting and radio broadcasting for titles including Go Hustle, Women’s...
Oxolo Mofokeng, 35

Oxolo Mofokeng, 35

Oxolo Mofokeng is the executive director of the Siyavuna Abalimi Development Centre. Siyavuna empowers rural farmers by providing skills and enterprise development through sustainable and climate change-resilient farming methods. Siyavuna has trained more than 2 000...
Paseka Mabina, 31

Paseka Mabina, 31

Paseka Mabina aims to draw up the blueprint for the use of artificial intelligence to help build a sustainable South Africa. “The sector accounts for more than 40% of global energy use and accounts for 30% of greenhouse gas emissions,” says Mabina, who is also a PhD...
Nokwanda Mathenjwa, 35

Nokwanda Mathenjwa, 35

Nokwanda Mathenjwa is an industrial development researcher at the University of Johannesburg, busy completing her master’s in industrial policy. Her passion lies with grassroots rural community development projects. She believes that South Africa could revolutionise...