Mashudu Modau, 31

Mashudu Modau, 31

Mashudu Modau is a start-up ecosystem specialist who works with small businesses and creators in South Africa to empower entrepreneurs and build impactful platforms. “My job is to enable people to build the things they believe in with as little friction as possible,”...
Masoi Mhlophe, 29

Masoi Mhlophe, 29

Engineer Masoi Mhlope does oil refinery research at Cape engineering firm Proconics, and is the founder of BraYn Tutoring. With a vision to propel young, inquisitive South African learners into careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects,...
Mavhungu Tracy Nelwamondo, 32

Mavhungu Tracy Nelwamondo, 32

Dr Mavhungu Tracy Nelwamondo is inspired by the potential role of food in medicine. As a qualified medical doctor, she says she is honoured to be able to combine this practice with her background in African indigenous healthcare, the culmination of which was her...
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...