Avhasei Messie Raphalalani, 29
Avhasei Messie Raphalalani is the founder of STOPTHESPOT Youth Organisation, dedicated to eliminating obstacles hindering youth potential. Operating at the University of Venda, she addresses challenges through donation drives, school outreaches, and free university application services.
Fhulufhelo Muvhali, 21
Fhulufhelo Muvhali is a 21-year-old advocate for children's rights who founded Child Upliftment to combat illiteracy in South Africa. She provides reading resources to rural schools, improves mother-tongue language proficiency, and has earned accolades, including being an ambassador for the World Literacy Foundation.
Luthando Kolwapi, 29
Luthando Kolwapi is the founder of Edu-Plett which empowers over 2000 participants outside education or employment, providing tools for further education and career prospects.
Mbali Shongwe, 24
Mbali Shongwe serves as an inspirational voice within South Africa's youth, actively incorporating her values of equality and justice into her daily work at Mindful and her career at blkhlth. She embodies the intellect and grit ethos that the Nelson Mandela Foundation aims to foster and nurture.
Naeem Dinat, 29
Naeem Dinat is a 24-year-old who embodies social justice and empowerment in South Africa. Through Jozi Justice, they provide legal advice and support while also empowering individuals with CV assistance and financial education.
Nobubele Nzima, 32
Nobubele Nzima hires youth, women, and people with disabilities, providing employment and training for entrepreneurship. Through public speaking, she inspires others to embrace entrepreneurship and achieve financial independence, making a lasting impact on her community.
Noluthando Sithole, 29
Noluthando Sithole is a 29-year-old who co-founded Children of Success to combat poverty and teenage pregnancy in rural areas. They reach over 7 000 youth through workshops, seminars, and social media guidance.
Precious Singita Chauke, 20
As the founder of an NGO, Precious Singita Chauke addresses societal issues, particularly in disadvantaged communities, through education, entrepreneurship, sports, art, and motivation. Her commitment to creating equal access to education reflects the same values of compassion and social justice that Nelson Mandela championed.
Raul Makuwa, 22
Raul Makuwa is a 22-year-old law student who founded the End Goal Mobilisation Academy NPO to support students from diverse backgrounds. The NPO offers tutorials, mentorship, application assistance to bridge the education gap. So far, 890 learners have been aided.
Sibusiso Bokveldt, 25
Sibusiso Bokveldt is dedicated to making a positive impact. With a Civic Engagement certificate from the University of Washington, he founded the iSibusiso Sports Foundation to provide sports equipment and programs to underprivileged schools.
Sonwabiso 'Sonwa' Sakuba, 32
Sonwabiso Sakuba has established the Sonwa Sakuba Institute of the Performing Arts. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, he created a nurturing environment where students and communities in South Africa can explore and develop their artistic skills.
Tshegofatso Magolego, 28
Tshegofatso Magolego is an influential advocate for inclusion and diversity. As an investigative journalist and children's author, he sheds light on injustices and educates young minds.
Jane Mpholo, 33
Armed with a Drama and Theatre Arts degree, Jane Mpholo's passion for fostering inclusivity and embracing diverse artistic expression fuels her tireless efforts in driving transformative change within the arts community. She is a co-director for Vukallective which advocates for transformation in the arts, fostering inclusivity and diverse artistic expression.
Jack Chennells, 31
Jack Chennells recognized the exacerbation of inequality levels in South Africa due to limited access to social justice. In 2018, he founded Legal Fundi Social Justice, a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing a legal empowerment platform that ensures equal access to justice for all South Africans, particularly indigent individuals who lack the financial means to acquire legal support.
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