Nomali Ngobese, 35

Nomali Ngobese, 35

A senior lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, Nomali Ngobese combines her expertise in indigenous plants with her interest in social development. She is known for her work in food security, highlighting underutilised crops to alleviate hunger and boost economic...
Nombulelo Kubhayi, 29

Nombulelo Kubhayi, 29

Nombulelo Kubhayi is driven by the idea that one day we’ll have more inclusive media for children affected by disabilities. “My company, TOYDS, focuses on the inclusion of children affected by disabilities in society as well as in mainstream media,” the founder says....
Nomfundo Brukwe, 25

Nomfundo Brukwe, 25

Taking the ancient art of educating on to social media is where Nomfundo Brukwe has found her niche. Her purpose is to lead, teach and serve and using social media lets her do all three. She posts job opportunities for unemployed educators on Twitter, and shares more...
Nonhle Matsebula, 27

Nonhle Matsebula, 27

Nonhle Matsebula is the cofounder and chief executive of multimedia and beauty brand Girl Boss South Africa. “We develop content that aims to empower girls across Africa between the ages of 16 and 25,” says Matsebula. “We also manufacture and sell beauty products for...
Nozipho Dlamini, 35

Nozipho Dlamini, 35

Nozipho Dlamini is the first woman president of the South African Colliery Managers’ Association, which is central in the coal mining industry, playing a strategic and influential role in its direction and decisions. Dlamini is a mining engineer with more than 15...