Africa

Meet Kirk Maddocks – a dreamer, a doer, and the mind behind the buzzing hive that is iNCO Creative. His story is a symphony of vibrant ambition, playful creativity, and hearty resilience, that was born and nurtured under the generous South African sun. As a seven-year-old, Kirk’s entrepreneurial seeds first sprouted in the communal garden… read more »

Mike completed high school at King Edward VII School (KES), a BA Marketing Communications at UJ and has attended two accelerator programmes – RMB’s Alpha Code and StartupBootcamp out of Singapore and Melbourne. He was also accepted for the Washington Mandela Fellowship in 2018 but had to graciously decline the invite due to the birth… read more »

Amy Leibbrandt holds a BA Marketing Degree and was awarded the Top Student Award in Brand Management and Account Management. She has had a remarkable journey in the media industry, and firmly believes that her accomplishments and leadership deserve to be recognized and celebrated. Her career in the media industry spans an impressive 17 years,… read more »

Dr. Allegro Dinkwanyane is a South African born entrepreneur, media personality and philanthropist. She is the Founder and Group CEO of Orgella Group which currently houses nine entities including Orgella Communications, Orgella Events and women empowerment platform Boss Chiq SA. Allegro launched the first entity of her group company, entertainment blog Orgella Entertainment in October 2011… read more »

Bruce Dube was recently listed on Forbes 30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs In Africa, Bruce Dube is a 35 year old Managing Director of Nine80 Digital which is a Pan African digital publishing company that owns numerous digital media platforms. In July 2014, he was also listed as one of the Mail & Guardian Top… read more »

 Daniel Leshaba holds a diploma in Information Technology (IT). His unique blend of creativity, innovation, and passion has set him apart and established him as a true trailblazer. Distinctive Style: What sets Daniel Leshaba apart is his distinct and unmistakable sense of style. He has redefined fashion norms with his daring and avant-garde choices. His… read more »

Themba is a Journalism graduate. What makes Themba special is not just one particular attribute but a combination of so many. His ability to lead from behind is extraordinary. He wants his team to take the lead while he guides them. It’s an attribute that very few people have. The other remarkable attribute that makes… read more »

Itumeleng Moeletsi holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Law) and a Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B) from the University of Johannesburg. She is also a commissioner of Oath and admitted as Advocate of the High Court of South African in 2017. She is the founder of BIM Legal Advisory Services. Itumeleng Moeletsi also holds a Self- Leadership Certificate… read more »

Palesa Thapelo Vanessa Ledwaba holds a bachelor of law from the university of Limpopo as well as a practice Management qualification from Law Society of South Africa. She recently undertook studies towards an MBA with the University of East London (UK) through UNICAF. She is a young and committed individual who has been privileged to… read more »

Ilza Le Minnie has a Bachelor of Laws (Llb) from Nelson Mandela University. Her law firm which was started in 2019, is a boutique firm which ensures affordable legal services and brings justice closer to the people. The firm is the only one run by a person of colour and a woman in the small… read more »

Dr Raeesa Aboobaker Aboobaker holds a Masters Degree in homoeopathy. Soon after completing her studies in November 2011, she started consulting in Umlazi and after a few months of doing so she decided to set up a small one room practice on Florida Road, She also became involved in a family business investment alongside a… read more »

Carol Hobbs holds a Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies and another Diploma in Teaching Carol is a go-getter, one that warms up to anyone around her no matter your circumstances. People place her under the “celebrity” status but her work is celebrated more than herself. Her voice speaks directly to the heart. She goes… read more »

Ntombi Meso is a remarkable radio broadcaster and an exceptional nominee for the Forty under 40 award. With a Wits journalism qualification and over a decade of experience, she possesses a unique set of qualities that set her apart from others in her field. Ntombi’s ability to captivate and engage her audience is truly remarkable…. read more »

Nicholas Tennant has a certificate in Financial Planning – Milpark Nicholas Tennant has a unique perspective on solving problems, creatively, within the bounds of the law and ultimately having the members / clients best interests at heart. He overcame a drug addiction, travelled the world and Africa specifically. Nicholas Tennant challenges the convention of his… read more »

Mishaya Chettiar has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Information Systems, Honours Degree in Information Systems, and Strategic Management and Innovation Mishaya Chettiar is breaking grounds in the insurance sector by co-founding a world first digital insurance platform called Everything.Insure. She has led a small team of passionate people who aim to change the insurance… read more »