South Africa

Jan Wegelin is the managing director of MarkData Pty Ltd. After almost 30 years young has gained significant experience across social, economic and behavioral science research across 22 markets and five continents. He is a multi award-winning researcher which includes big data analysis and for coordinating the development of entrepreneurial mindsets, with College of Charleston… read more »

Mrs. Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi is a graduate in Communications and currently busy with her BA in International Relations. A businesswoman, social entrepreneur, budding author, motivational speaker and PR and Marketing Executive. She joined Proudly South African as the CMO in 2015 to head up the organisation’s Marketing and Communications department.   She is currently a… read more »

Gugulethu Mfuphi is a well-versed broadcast journalist, specializing in financial markets, economic data and current affairs issues. She is a regular speaker and moderator for industry analysts, political leaders and C-suite executives from across the African continent. Mfuphi is a Senior Anchor on CNBC Africa and presenter of Kaya FM’s prime time business show, Kaya… read more »

As a strategic corporate communicator, Fezile has built the brand and business through unique measures of using media and leading the culture that the organisation strives for which has made it a business worth investing in. Lastly, Fezile has also led to growing the company’s assets and majorly investing over $400 000 in the business…. read more »

Mr. Mashimbye is a qualified Financial Accountant. He majored in Financial Accounting and Corporate Law and is currently in the process of completing his MBA studies.He has over 15 years’ experience in Accounting and Financial Management in both the private and the public sectors, having worked for Telkom, Edcon, the Department of Trade and Industry… read more »

Nombulelo Moses is the principal of Iziboneli Christian Educare Centre in Worcester in the Western Cape. Breadline Africa provided12-metre container classroom in 2021 and a six-metre containerkitchen in July this year. Nombulelo wants to see the the girls in her carebecome the leaders of the future,” Never livewith regrets as a girl – stand up… read more »

Buhle Mntuyedwa is the principal of Telitebies Academy Pre-in Khayelitsha, Western Cape. In October 2022 BreadlineAfrica provided a container classroom and toilet, and in April 2022 ,started supplying ingredients to support their breakfast and lunch meals. “The relationship with Breadline Africa has been great and we arecommitted to strengthening our children and building stronger,healthier, and… read more »

Poppy Vosloo is the Principal at Atlchang pre-schoolVoljoenskroon, NorthernFree State. “My community was in direneed of a pre-school. There were no such organizations providingECD programs and no nutritious meals for the children,” saysPoppy. “My goal is to continue to offer a stimulating learningenvironment for children, to keep them fed, to foster communityinvolvement and to provide… read more »

Lorato Theodora Duma is the founder of Lusemanzi ECD Centrein Orange Farm, Gauteng. “I started the centre to equip childrento reach their full potential through to Grade R. The rate of childabuse in our community was very high and we also started thecentre to protect children from abuse.” Lorato’s centre has been subject to theft,… read more »

Sandile Cedric Mfusi Jnr aka Masandi, is an inspirational soul musician, songwriter, and actor raised in Durban South African. Masandi was a born entertainer, who at 7 years old, began performing at church and local talent shows. Masandi was also the lead trumpeter in the school brass band.  2014 was the year that marked the… read more »

Nadia Nakai is a South African Hip Hop recording artist who grew up in Johannesburg. After attending high school in Kenya, she completed a degree in marketing communications and media studies at Monash university. Her family and heritage dates back in Zimbabwe where her origins lie.  After graduation, Nadia decided to explore the television industry… read more »

“They’re the really HOT people in this world… think Naomi Campbell, Angelina Jolie, Kim Kardashian… And then they are the really NICE people in this world… think Jill Scott, Michelle Obama, Oprah… And then sometimes, very rarely, you get the lucky few that seem to have it all… think Jessica Alba, Beyonce, Khanyi Dhlomo …and… read more »

The development of TELLAMAN’s unique style is the result of a lifetime of various musical influences: Growing up in a talented musical environment with both parents being singers, TELLAMAN – a nickname derivative of his real name Thelumusa, was introduced to gospel music from an early age at church. Always being surrounded by different forms and styles of music,… read more »

Tshego (Tshegofatso Ketshabile), was born to two ordained ministers on the 21st of May, 1990 in Atlanta, Georgia. Born in the USA, by chance, as his parents were studying abroad from their native continent of Africa, Tshego would frequent South Africa from the age of 4 until he would eventually settle in Mafikeng, South Africa… read more »

Ricky Tyler: The Classic man  After entering a talent search competition conducted by judges from Orlando Florida (USA) Bokamoso, Kgomotso was selected to participate at the International Art’s Convention – The Applause Rising Talent showcase. He was then as a result selected to model for three designers at the Plitzs New York Fashion week.  It… read more »