Maboni Mmatli, 29

Maboni Mmatli, 29

A passionate advocate for science and science education, innovator Maboni Mmatli is committed to helping young and would-be scientists to find their voice. The education crisis in South Africa is ongoing and with literacy, maths and science specifically affected,...
Malebo Malope, 30

Malebo Malope, 30

The first black genetic counsellor in South Africa, Malebo Malope wants to take her career to new heights. The Stellenbosch University lecturer oversees the teaching activities of the Medical Genetics and Genetic Counselling unit within the Division of Molecular...
Maloba Tshehla, 33

Maloba Tshehla, 33

ED Platform is a development economic adviser for a range of diverse roleplayers in the renewable energy and mining sectors. It works directly with regulators, corporates and community members to create real, sustainable economic change, and Maloba Tshehla is its head...
Mandi Vundla, 35

Mandi Vundla, 35

Mandi Vundla is the founder of Poetry Zone ZA — a poetry development agency focused on improving the quality of spoken word poetry in South Africa. Vundla is an educator, mentor and curator, in addition to being a poet. One word at a time, she addresses how poetry is...
Marcel Nagar, 30

Marcel Nagar, 30

Marcel Nagar is a senior postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Johannesburg, focusing on African developmental states. She has attained numerous degrees from universities around South Africa, and continues to contribute to academic literature through...