Nicole Davy, 27

Nicole Davy, 27

Nicole Davy is a singer, songwriter and activist who is reconnecting with her Cape Town roots through her music. “In my latest EP, We Are Gold, I connect with my musical identity rooted in the ghoema and yaadt sounds of Cape Town,” Davy says. Recently, she...
Mmakgotso Maphoto, 23

Mmakgotso Maphoto, 23

Mmakgotso Maphoto is studying towards a degree in communication and information science, but she’s already making moves with Leruo Magazine. Hiring two young people from her community to assist her with the magazine is something she is very proud of, and launching the...
Nomacala Mpeta, 29

Nomacala Mpeta, 29

Nomacala Mpeta is a learning theory and strategy game- changer, programme developer and designer, insurer of quality, monitor and trainer, among other things. Her pride comes from seeing young people who didn’t have many opportunities presented to them graduate from...
Mnothowandile Cele, 30

Mnothowandile Cele, 30

Mnothowandile Cele is a provincial deputy chairperson from Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) who wants young South Africans to know that knowledge and education are power. Her work has earned her many awards, and focuses on bringing awareness to gender-based issues...
Nomsa Tshingowe, 30

Nomsa Tshingowe, 30

Nomsa Tshingowe, founder of Cancer 0 Thirty 5 Foundation, had just completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Venda when she was diagnosed with stage three osteosarcoma cancer. She underwent 18 cycles of chemotherapy and two surgeries, then researched the...