Mthokozisi C. Luthuli

Managing Director, Teenagers and Youth Health of South Africa Mthokozisi C. Luthuli is a passionate advocate for personal and community development, business growth, and societal change. With over two decades of experience in business coaching, mentorship, and community development, he works to create inclusive spaces and challenge systemic barriers – particularly in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). As … Read More

Mandy Lombo

National Development Precinct Manager, AMANDLA Social Entreprises Mandy Lombo is a Community Development Practitioner and National Development Precinct Manager at AMANDLA Social Enterprises. She leads the operations team implementing a Collective Impact strategy to deepen community-level change. Mandy is deeply committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), tackling gender-based violence, and improving access to education. With a … Read More

Princess Lindiwe

Chief Executive Officer, Regeneration of Africa Group Princess Lindiwe is a lifelong activist and CEO of the Regeneration of Africa Group, where she leads strategic development, program implementation, and monitoring efforts aligned with local laws and global gender justice commitments. Her work centers on grassroots awareness, addressing gender-based violence, educational access, and economic empowerment for women. A former teacher and … Read More

Sheniece Linderboom

Managing Attorney, Legal Resources Centre Sheniece Linderboom is the Managing Attorney at the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) in Durban, where she leads work on the education and gender-based violence program areas. With many years of experience in civil society, she is passionate about advancing the rights of vulnerable communities and building a future free from discrimination and violence – especially … Read More

Nombulelo Gladys Khene

Program Manager, Tshimoloho Development Care and Support Nombulelo Gladys Khene is a committed community activist and Program Manager at Tshimoloho Development Care and Support. She also serves as the Project Officer and Director of the Human Rights and Advocacy Program for Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVPs) in the Sedibeng region. With a strong passion for social justice, Nombulelo advocates for … Read More

Mary Izobo

Advocacy Programme Manager, The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation Mary Izobo is an international human rights lawyer, gender equality advocate, and governance expert. She serves as the Advocacy Programme Manager at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), where she leads advocacy strategy, manages cross-cutting projects, and drives stakeholder engagement across national, regional, and … Read More

Teresa Maria Green

Kwazulu-Natal Head of Province, The Wow Factor Institute Teresa Maria Green is a qualified Relationship and Behavioural Therapist, Master Life and Business Coach, and International Family Life Counsellor. Based in Margate and originally from Pietermaritzburg, she is a survivor of sexual assault and relationship abuse, and a proud single mother of twin boys. Tessa is passionate about gender justice, women’s … Read More

Ntokozo Dludla

Project Coordinator, Campaigning For Cancer Ntokozo Dludla is a Project Coordinator at Campaigning for Cancer, where she plays a vital role in coordinating projects, managing stakeholder communication, and supporting patients. She also assists in developing project plans for affiliates, maintaining patient databases, and overseeing patient management systems. Ntokozo is also deeply committed to advancing gender equity and challenging traditional gender … Read More

Shaatirah Baboo Hassim

Attorney, Legal Resources Centre Shaatirah Baboo Hassim is a Senior Attorney at the Legal Resources Centre (LRC), where she oversees a team of attorneys and candidate attorneys at the Johannesburg office. She also serves as the facilitator of the Candidate Attorney Program. Shatirah is deeply passionate about the LRC’s work, particularly in the area of education – an essential focus … Read More

Avril Campher

Corporate Responsibility Manager and Project Manager for TEC South Africa, Cummins Africa Middle-East  Avril works to improve the quality of educational systems to ensure that the students of today are ready for the workforce of tomorrow, and that Cummins operations lead to a cleaner, healthier, and safer environment as well as increase opportunity and equity for those most in need. … Read More