Leigh-Ann Carey, 32

Leigh-Ann Carey, 32

Leigh-Ann Carey has had a measurable effect in the past three years as a passionate advocate for women seeking abortions, especially those in impoverished areas. Her volunteer activities, which are as varied as her skills, include: helping people understand and...
Malangu Blose, 32

Malangu Blose, 32

Asked what her biggest surprise has been on her personal journey, Malangu Blose says, “I mean, being a PhD candidate was never really part of the plan. So I could say that that on its own has been quite the surprise for me.” Blose’s surprise will benefit the medical...
Melusi Dhlamini, 32

Melusi Dhlamini, 32

Dr Melusi Dhlamini is a medical practitioner who focuses on obstetrics and gynaecology and is the director of clinical services at Marie Stopes South Africa.He is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of abortion services at the facility. He sees all of...
Tebello Motshwane, 30

Tebello Motshwane, 30

“Ten years ago I had my son. I was 19 years old and I thought I would never end up graduating and being successful. I wish I could have said to myself: believe in yourself and your abilities, everything is going to come together, and this boy will be the best thing to...
Thami Malusi, 28

Thami Malusi, 28

Malusi’s career path has taken him from studying in Cape Town to California, with a stop in Johannesburg in between to practice public interest law. He has worked on several high-profile class action lawsuits including getting compensation for South African gold...