Ncumisa Hlapo, 33

Ncumisa Hlapo, 33

Ncumisa Hlapo is fiercely passionate about promoting data literacy and putting her knowledge to use in activist pursuits. Describing herself as “an advocate for the development of young talent in data careers”, Hlapo has worked in business intelligence for more than...
Minenhle Khoza, 29

Minenhle Khoza, 29

Minenhle Khoza works in academic development and youth empowerment to make education meaningful and fashionable. She is a lecturer and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) co-ordinator at the University of Johannesburg’s department of biotechnology and food technology. As a...
Mohamed Hoosen Suleman, 25

Mohamed Hoosen Suleman, 25

Mohamed Hoosen Suleman is an undergraduate medical student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine. He is an inspiring medical student whose research is rewarded by the World Health Organization. Suleman aims to use his research...
Mokgadi Morapi, 30

Mokgadi Morapi, 30

Mokgadi Morapi is the founder of the WeCan Foundation, an NPO with a vision of educating and empowering young people to make informed decisions about their careers. Morapi began working as a systems analyst at FNB after achieving a BSc in information technology from...
Motshedisi Likate, 25

Motshedisi Likate, 25

Growing up in a village in Phuthaditjhaba in the Free State was part of what motivated Motshedisi Likate to start the Motshedisi Likate Foundation, which aims to empower girls and women to become the best version of themselves. During the week, she tutors primary...