Mubeen Goolam, 33

Mubeen Goolam, 33

An Africa where cutting-edge stem cell research is used to solve priority health challenges — this has always been the goal of pioneering developmental and cell biologist Mubeen Goolam. Goolam completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge, researching cell fate...
Muchengeti Hwacha, 28

Muchengeti Hwacha, 28

Muchengeti Hwacha is a candidate attorney at Lebea Inc Attorneys, executive director of the NGO Asylum Seeker, Refugee & Migrant Coalition, and a proud father. The 28-year-old works with his NGO to address discrimination against foreign nationals through advocacy...
Muhammed Coovadia, 28

Muhammed Coovadia, 28

What drives Muhammed Coovadia in his work as an advocate is helping people solve their problems in a cost-effective and efficient manner. In addition to running his own general litigation practice in Johannesburg and dealing with the various aspects of corporate law,...
Mvuyo Makhasi, 30

Mvuyo Makhasi, 30

Mvuyo Makhasi is a data manager for respiratory diseases and meningitis at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases. He is responsible for overseeing the data systems for South Africa’s pneumonia and influenza-like surveillance programmes, used for reporting...
Nadia Shah Naidoo, 31

Nadia Shah Naidoo, 31

Cape Town-based inclusive climate action manager Nadia Shah Naidoo believes that an effective transition towards a greener future in South Africa needs to centre on social and climate justice. Working with the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Shah Naidoo’s work...