Chantell Witten, 49

Chantell Witten, 49

Chantell Witten had wanted to study social work when she left school, but her marks in maths were not up to scratch. A friend suggested she apply for dietetics at university since a good maths grade was not a prerequisite. “I always knew I wanted to help people....
Dr Margaret Mojapelo, 62

Dr Margaret Mojapelo, 62

Outspoken Dr Margaret Mojapelo has survived the “fight of her life” against Covid, and is now planning a fresh battle to trigger major changes in healthcare provision across the country. She has two ambitious goals: bolstering public-private partnerships so...
Anela Mahamba, 31

Anela Mahamba, 31

When Anela Mahamba talks about her work to uplift her local community, her excitement and enthusiasm leave you in no doubt that she’ll succeed. At 31, she’s still got the passion of youth, and she augments this with experience gained through running her own business...
Mandisa Dukashe, 44

Mandisa Dukashe, 44

Mandisa Dukashe is HIV-positive and is leading the fight for a 0% HIV transmission future. Through her NGO, HIV Survivors and Partners Network, she has partnered with the U = U campaign. “What U = U means is undetectable = untransmittable. It’s a global movement...
Buhle Madlala, 40

Buhle Madlala, 40

Buhle Madlala’s intuitive knack for entrepreneurship is the fuel behind her remarkable trajectory in sports marketing. The award-winning brand strategist and events planner is the co-founder of the National Cycling Academy Forum, the largest organisation advocating...