Tony Mabaso (33)

Tony Mabaso (33)

“With the passion that I have for my community and the love I have for craftwork, I don’t think I will create jobs for everyone, but I will spark the mind of the individuals who can create more jobs in my community to alleviate poverty,” says Tony Mabaso, founder of...
Carol Mohlala (29)

Carol Mohlala (29)

Carol Mohlala successfully utilises the influential power in the art of communication to engage with various social justice issues, including those affecting the LGBTI and other vulnerable communities. This media studies and industrial sociology graduate is a writer,...
Dr Lisa Otto (30)

Dr Lisa Otto (30)

Working on under-explored issues critical to domestic and global agendas is just part of a normal working day for Dr Lisa Otto. Just 30 and with a doctorate in political studies, Otto is a senior researcher and lecturer of maritime security. With a special interest in...
Ernest Mulibana (30)

Ernest Mulibana (30)

Ernest Mulibana is a deputy director at the department of environmental affairs, dealing with media and communications. He is responsible for developing strategies to educate South Africans about their constitutional rights and to mobilise their participation in...
Masi Mdingane (32)

Masi Mdingane (32)

As the programmes manager at radio station Trufm, Masi Mdingane gets the chance to spark debates and help shape public opinion. “What I like about my job is the ability to shape society through on-air engagement and insightful, thought-provoking content,” he says....