Jeanine Roux, 30

Jeanine Roux, 30

Many children battle to reach their full potential in schools that are often overcrowded and under-resourced. Kids with learning difficulties face additional challenges, which many schools lack the capacity to address. Khula Learning Centre in Cape Agulhas, however,...
Johnpheko Maphakela, 31

Johnpheko Maphakela, 31

Johnpheko Maphakela’s love for film and television is bundled up with a heartfelt desire to share it with others. Strong ties to his community underpin the work of Blouberg Cinema, an initiative Maphakela cofounded with friends in 2020. Through this mobile, open-air...
Kabelo Sedupane, 34

Kabelo Sedupane, 34

Pursuing her master’s in multidisciplinary human rights law at the University of Pretoria is one sign that Kabelo Sedupane is determined to accelerate social impact in South Africa. “My biggest mistake was turning down opportunities I felt unqualified for. I’ve...
Kagisho Masae, 34

Kagisho Masae, 34

Kagisho Masae’s efforts in the education technology space have laid important groundwork for democratising access to quality education. A finance professional by trade, Masae pivoted to education as a means to fulfil a higher calling. His company, Matric Live, is a...
Itumeleng Mokoena, 27

Itumeleng Mokoena, 27

Itumeleng Mokoena is an economist at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (Tips), a think tank that develops research that informs industrial policy and economic development strategies, and facilitates dialogue around economic issues in the country. Mokoena finds...