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Founder/CEO, FutureLift Foundation Ntshepiseng Motloung is a community leader and founder of FutureLift Foundation, where she champions education, inclusion, and sustainable development for women and youth in rural and peri-urban communities. She integrates traditional leadership and cultural practices into advocacy, with a strong focus on gender equity and climate justice. Tshepi holds a BA Honours in Communication Science from UNISA … Read More

Artistic Director, Creative Director, Noma Yini PTY LTD Tony Bonani Miyambo is an award-winning actor, theatre maker, and art activist known for powerful solo performances like Kafka’s Ape and The Cenotaph of Dan Wa Moriri. Based in Johannesburg, Tony brings a unique voice to social issues through storytelling and performance. As Creative Director of Noma Yini, he uses the arts … Read More

Co-CEO, Makers Valley Partnership Noluthando Mdayi is a storyteller and social innovator based in Johannesburg. As Co-CEO of Makers Valley Partnership, she drives inclusive, community-centered programs in entrepreneurship, education, and environmental sustainability. Her work focuses on building safe, empowering spaces for women and girls to thrive. Noluthando holds a degree in Journalism, is a GIBS Nexus Leadership Programme graduate, and … Read More

Founder/Project Coordinator, Tosunga Baninga Norma Uhuru Mbele is a community leader and activist reshaping the narrative around poor and marginalized communities. As Founder of Tosunga Baninga, she leads rights education programs for women and girls, using exhibitions, dialogue, and film to spark action. A survivor of injustice herself, Norma is committed to driving change at the grassroots level and has … Read More

Executive Director/Founder, I_Menstruate Movement Tracey Malawana is a Tembisa-born social justice activist dedicated to advancing progressive food systems, quality education, menstrual equity, youth empowerment, climate action, and economic justice. An aspiring African Womxn Museum curator and creative youth center innovator, Tracey is deeply committed to preserving history, amplifying marginalized voices, and fostering spaces for young people to thrive. Over the years, … Read More

Founder, She is Presidential Hlengiwe Mabaso is a multi-faceted professional with experience in digital strategy, political communications, project management, women’s advocacy, and community engagement. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Political Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and brings a strong background in grassroots organizing, leadership development, and capacity building. She is the Founder of She Is Presidential, a platform … Read More

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

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

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

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