Xabiso Vili, 30

Xabiso Vili, 30

“There is nothing original under the sun,” muses Xabiso Vili. This is why the 30-year-old Johannesburger prefers to focus on authenticity instead. He pursues this goal through storytelling, the unifying thread of a diverse creative output, and through his...
Zama Shabalala, 30

Zama Shabalala, 30

Zama Shabalala, a video director and the founder of Bluemag Pictures Foundation, has come to play a pioneering role in research around the medicinal and recreational potential of cannabis. With a background in both biotechnology and sales, he has spent six years...
Zanele Cekiso, 31

Zanele Cekiso, 31

In service of those infected with HIV, Zanele Cekiso works as a clinical manager at an organisation that renders HIV prevention services and psychosocial support to the key population of the men who have sex with men (MSM) community within the Bojanala district in the...
Zanoxolo Mciteka, 22

Zanoxolo Mciteka, 22

Promoting the rights of women and children and combating gender-based violence as well as economic inequality are key focuses for Zanoxolo Mciteka. As a community development practitioner with the department of social development, he supports community development...
Zinhle Simamane, 33

Zinhle Simamane, 33

Zinhle Simamane trained as a chartered accountant at Wits. She started her career at Zanusi Brand Solutions, then accepted positions at PwC and Barclays, before taking on the role of chief financial officer at rail services solutions company Traxtion, a position she...