Jill Ryan, 31

Jill Ryan, 31

Jill Ryan has one ultimate goal: a violence-free South Africa. “This is a big dream, but every journey starts with a single step,” she says. Since obtaining her PhD in child and family studies at the University of the Western Cape, Ryan has contributed to the field...
Joselynn Fember, 28

Joselynn Fember, 28

Joselynn Fember opened her law firm at the age of 25. There are few who can boast this level of success at such a young age, and even fewer who were able to achieve this as the first person in their family to obtain a degree. As a young woman and lawyer, Fember has...
Kabelo Maaka, 26

Kabelo Maaka, 26

Kabelo Maaka is a 26-year-old illustrator, creative director and founder of Cabblow Studios, which she runs with her mother, Tshepo Maaka, the director of business development. As the head of the studio, Maaka wears many hats including administrative tasks and...
Lutendo Mugagadeli, 31

Lutendo Mugagadeli, 31

Highlighting and celebrating cultural diversity are among the aims of the multilingual praise singer known as Vendaboy Poet. Lutendo Mugagadeli describes himself as a custodian of Venda heritage, an addict of Venda regalia and a product of poverty. He can recite...