Sandika Baboolal, 34

Sandika Baboolal, 34

Sandika Baboolal is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon, lecturer and PhD candidate, as well as the first South African to be accepted into the Glaucoma Fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, a prestigious and internationally renowned institute in the field of...
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...