Neo Motsatse, 21

Neo Motsatse, 21

Classical musicians tend to think the industry is limiting for them in South Africa, but Neo Motsatse doesn’t, because she’s creating her own opportunities. She began staging her own annual Neo Motsatse the Concert events at the age of 10, and has performed at...
Gabriel Klaasen, 22

Gabriel Klaasen, 22

Climate change is affecting the whole world and action must be taken to reduce its negative impact on the planet. Gabriel Klaasen is a leading voice for youth climate action in Cape Town, and is doing his part as a youth climate and social justice activist, working...
Muhammed Vally, 33

Muhammed Vally, 33

Clinical pharmacy lecturer Muhammed Vally is one of the brains behind a project at Wits University to create a clinic where students can practice their skills on staff and fellow students. The Screening Testing Programme for pharmacy students lets them check blood...
Clive Mathe, 30

Clive Mathe, 30

Clive Mathe is the founding chief executive of KURAI, a company that uses drone technology and artificial intelligence to help farmers. KURAI offers timely and reliable information to farmers, helping them make more accurate decisions, which translates into better...
Lazarus Kgageng, 20

Lazarus Kgageng, 20

Community is everything for Lazarus Kgageng and he created the Thola Lesedi Foundation in 2016 when he was in grade 10. Starting the Pens Up career exhibition was his next step: inviting various professionals to share their experiences in their respective fields with...