Lebohang Kganye, 32

Lebohang Kganye, 32

Lebohang Kganye is a visual artist and photographer who uses her family archive to explore and re-enact notions of home and belonging. “My work has explored themes of personal history and ancestry, while resonating with the history of South Africa and apartheid, by...
Lee-Ann Modley, 33

Lee-Ann Modley, 33

Working as a senior lecturer at the University of Johannesburg in the department of geography, environmental management and energy studies, Lee-Ann Modley is an academic who focuses on the significant role humans play in the management of our water resources. Modley...
Kholofelo Masha, 32

Kholofelo Masha, 32

Self-trained horologist Kholofelo Masha may have been subconsciously guided to his career by his middle name, Xesha. It means “time” in isiXhosa, and it’s the perfect name for his watch design business. Horology barely exists in Africa, where finely crafted watches...
Kialan Pillay, 21

Kialan Pillay, 21

Very few can claim to have matriculated at 15, and achieved an honours qualification and been headhunted by Amazon before their 21st birthday, but Kialan Pillay is one such anomaly. Later this year, he will be studying for his master’s in advanced computer science at...
Koketso Mbewe, 28

Koketso Mbewe, 28

Through her research on the improvement management principle of lean manufacturing, Koketso Mbewe aims to elevate the efficiency of the South African manufacturing industry and boost economic growth. Mbewe believes in being future fit and feels a responsibility to...