Saray Khumalo, 48

Saray Khumalo, 48

The climbs by the first black African woman to conquer Mount Everest are dedicated to people who dare to dream – providing an inspiring message and changing the narrative for the next generation. Saray Khumalo is a Johannesburg-based businesswoman, mountaineer and...
Tshepiso Mokoena, 42

Tshepiso Mokoena, 42

Having seen first-hand the extent of the challenges facing the hearing-impaired community, Aina took the situation into her own hands with the Tshepiso Mokoena Foundation – offering developmental support, services, healthcare and empowerment to deaf people throughout...
Dr Matamela Mafune, 28

Dr Matamela Mafune, 28

When she’s not helping the country’s healthcare system fight back against the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr Matamela Mafune lends her life experience to her passion project, The Purple Sisterhood, a non-profit organisation that provides mentorship and guidance for young...
Palesa Mokomele, 37

Palesa Mokomele, 37

Palesa Mokomele is a 37-year-old woman who through her company, Ezabalobi Media, works to include marginalised sectors such as small scale fishing into the formal economy. She is a 2019 Mandela Washington Fellow and has a Master’s in Political Communication from the...
Nomsa Masoka, 43

Nomsa Masoka, 43

Raising a child with a disability does not come without its challenges, but Nomsa Masoka has risen above the adversity and brought other mothers along to form lifelong friendships and support. Nomsa Masoka’s son was just three years old when he was diagnosed with...