Joel Block, 30

Joel Block, 30

As an international military law researcher at Wits University, Joel Block researches the intersections between the military and international legal frameworks. For his work, he has been awarded military conference certificates from the South African National Defence...
Mmabatho Molefe, 26

Mmabatho Molefe, 26

After a few years spent trying to obtain a degree in politics and philosophy at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Mmabatho Molefe could no longer put her culinary dreams on hold. She called it quits and enrolled at Capsicum Culinary Studio, graduating with a diploma in...
Lesego Mokae, 31

Lesego Mokae, 31

After cofounding a company, Lesego Mokae wanted to break the barriers limiting women entrepreneurs from entering the mining sector, a field where opportunities are few and far between. Mokae believes everything is possible, and she teaches this when she mentors and...
Kat Swanepoel, 33

Kat Swanepoel, 33

After retiring from wheelchair basketball and rugby, Kat Swanepoel took up occupational therapy, specialising in wheelchair seating and positioning. She assists clients of all ages and disabilities, and her work takes her from special needs schools to rehabilitation...
Alexander Abedian-Rawhani, 34

Alexander Abedian-Rawhani, 34

Alexander Abedian-Rawhani is known to his patients and social media followers as Dr Smile. Thanks to his slew of celebrity clients, the Wits University alumnus has built a name beyond the health sector. He holds a top student graduate award for restorative dentistry,...