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...
Lebogang Mashigo, 35

Lebogang Mashigo, 35

When Lebogang Mashigo contracted polio at the age of eight, she became physically disabled and was no longer able to cope at a traditional school. Now, at 35, Lebogang is a supervisor at Light Electric Switch Company (Lesco), a position she never thought she would be...
Khanyisa Booi, 38

Khanyisa Booi, 38

An activist working in the development space, Khanyisa Booi is a health communicator and campaign manager. She launched her e-magazine, Eve’s Apple the Mag, which has released six issues since its inception last October. “I definitely think it was audacity that got me...
Lerato Masemola, 41

Lerato Masemola, 41

When you fall ill, it’s often at the most inconvenient time. Dr Lerato Masemola’s patients really appreciate that her Thari Health clinic is open until 7pm or even 8pm, so they can visit after work or when they’ve put the kids to bed. Masemola opens her clinic...
Dr Abongile Qamata, 36

Dr Abongile Qamata, 36

Dr Abongile Qamata is a clinician who recently made the switch to a medical adviser at the Afrocentric Group. After working as a clinician for seven years, she felt the need for a change within her field. “At Afrocentric, I’m in the health policy and medical advisory...