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...
Mpho Buntse, 33

Mpho Buntse, 33

“Speak, speak and never get tired of speaking. People may not hear you, but invest time and intellect to convince them to listen.” This is Mpho Buntse’s advice to others. Buntse has been an activist for the LGBTQIA+ community since 15, driven by the injustices to...
Mpho Manyisa, 28

Mpho Manyisa, 28

Mpho Manyisa has made her voice heard across the globe and brought about meaningful change through her own ambition and entrepreneurial spirit, particularly through One Young World. This is an organisation that aims to convene the brightest young talent from every...
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...