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...
Naledi Mashishi, 27

Naledi Mashishi, 27

Having trained as a journalist, Naledi Mashishi now works as a researcher for Africa Check, Africa’s first fact-checking organisation, where she uses the large online platform to debunk misinformation. “I believe that people can only make the best decisions for...
Nandi Mkhwanazi, 35

Nandi Mkhwanazi, 35

Farmer and entrepreneur Nandi Mkhwanazi sees food not only as a source of nutrition, but also as a tool for poverty alleviation and wealth creation. The owner of agri start-up Nanloy Organic Farm aims to combine innovation and indigenous African knowledge to provide...