As South Africans and the world celebrate the birthday of world icon Nelson Mandela on July 18, we have found 30 young changemakers who are inspiring hope and keeping his spirit alive.
His selflessness, resilience, compassion and vision for a democratic South Africa are just some of the qualities that the struggle stalwart is remembered for.
News24 found 30 young South Africans who embody the true spirit of Nelson Mandela, and who - in their own unique ways – are showing their passion for making a difference in South Africa.
Click on any of our winners to read more about the work they are doing for their country.
Shaarad Maharaj, 28, Vision
Shaarad Maharaj, 28, Vision
Andrew Tsuro, 26, Leadership
Andrew Tsuro, 26, Leadership
Ashley Rose-Innes, 26, Compassion
Ashley Rose-Innes, 26, Compassion
Thabiso Mthembu, 20, Leadership
Thabiso Mthembu, 20, Leadership
Eugene Pelteret, 35, Vision
Eugene Pelteret, 35, Vision
Nkateko Masinga, 30, Creativity
Nkateko Masinga, 30, Creativity
Celiwe Hlekane Shivambu, 22, Leadership
Celiwe Hlekane Shivambu, 22, Leadership
Dr. Wilson Tsakane Mongwe, 31, Vision
Dr. Wilson Tsakane Mongwe, 31, Vision
Phenyo Agreement Mampe, 25, Leadership
Phenyo Agreement Mampe, 25, Leadership
Koketso Rathumbu, 27, Leadership
Koketso Rathumbu, 27, Leadership
Donovan De Klerk, 35, Compassion
Donovan De Klerk, 35, Compassion
Naledi Maponopono, 29, Vision
Naledi Maponopono, 29, Vision
Balini Naidoo Engelbrecht, 31, Creativity
Balini Naidoo Engelbrecht, 31, Creativity
Tankiso Moremi, 27, Compassion
Tankiso Moremi, 27, Compassion
Khanyi Pearl Zungu, 29, Leadership
Khanyi Pearl Zungu, 29, Leadership
Liana Gouveia, 13, Compassion
Liana Gouveia, 13, Compassion
Bruce Dube, 34, Creativity
Bruce Dube, 34, Creativity
Lehlohonolo Ntlatlapo, 28, Resilience
Lehlohonolo Ntlatlapo, 28, Resilience
Paballo Abel Chauke, 31, Vision
Paballo Abel Chauke, 31, Vision
Musa Mbele-Radebe, 31, Leadership
Musa Mbele-Radebe, 31, Leadership
Dr. Karabo Mogane, 32, Creativity
Dr. Karabo Mogane, 32, Creativity
Athi Mayinje, 26, Compassion
Athi Mayinje, 26, Compassion
Olwethu Mhaga, 28, Vision
Olwethu Mhaga, 28, Vision
Benjamin Rexana, 25, Compassion
Benjamin Rexana, 25, Compassion
Thembalethu Seyisi, 22, Leadership
Thembalethu Seyisi, 22, Leadership
Oratile Malao, 28, Vision
Oratile Malao, 28, Vision
Thami Majiki, 28, Compassion
Thami Majiki, 28, Compassion
Pearl Maphumulo, 33, Leadership
Pearl Maphumulo, 33, Leadership
Dario Gouveia, 14, Compassion
Dario Gouveia, 14, Compassion
Jeandre Van Derhan, 24, Vision
Jeandre Van Derhan, 24, Vision
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This project was edited by Mpho Raborife, James De Villiers and Kelly Anderson. Writing is by Qama Qukula and production was done by Kelly Anderson.
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