Khuraisha Patel (25)

Khuraisha Patel (25)

Khuraisha Patel is a human rights lawyer and legal researcher at the nonprofit organisation Open Secrets. Open Secrets is an NGO that uses investigation, strategic litigation and advocacy to promote private sector accountability for human rights violations. Patel...
Yusrah Bardien (31)

Yusrah Bardien (31)

The dual focus of Yusrah Bardien’s job is to put more bums on theatre seats and use the arts to help shape a better society. By ensuring young people are spellbound by the magic of the stage, Bardien can help make live shows a viable and thriving business. She...
Matthew Butler-Adam (29)

Matthew Butler-Adam (29)

Matthew Butler-Adam has always had a bias towards broadness. Being the child of teachers meant exposure to a solid work ethic from a young age and that influenced his determination to do well in his own studies, because he wanted to impress his parents. He credits the...
Wandisa Phama (29)

Wandisa Phama (29)

Wandisa Phama has always loved the idea of law. Growing up in the small town of Sterkspruit in the Eastern Cape, Phama became frustrated at how rural communities in small towns face lack of access to water, poor schools and high levels of unemployment. She wanted to...
Sentebale Makara (32)

Sentebale Makara (32)

Sentebale Makara is an impressive young lawyer with a sterling reputation and career. He started his career at Webber Wentzel as a candidate attorney in 2012 and has, since then, been promoted to senior associate, advocated landmark cases that have developed South...