WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders. 
WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders.
View professional biographies of prominent African celebrities, politicians, corporate and business leaders.
Having worked on local and global campaigns for some of the world’s most loved brands at the helm of Africa’s top multinational agencies, Nkgabiseng Motau co-founded Think Creative Africa where she is currently Chief Creative Officer. Think is a through-the-line creative agency that combines truly African creativity and data-led insights to generate ideas that solve… read more »
Mpume joined the Joe Public team in 2013 as Business Unit Director, spearheading a portfolio that included the development of brand strategy and ATL campaigns for some of South Africa’s most iconicbrands. She brings with her a wealth of experience and a B. Com. Honours in Marketing and Management from the University of Natal. Over… read more »
Ann is a Partner at Relationship Audits and Management, a global consultancy that measures and optimizes client /agency relationships. Her proprietary Radar tool is used by 30 corporates globally and as a result she interacts with over 80 agencies of all disciplines Ann spent 25 years plus in the advertising industry as CEO of Grey… read more »
Having completed his studies at Manchester Business School and his MBA in Lyon (France), Laurent Marty has gone on to become a respected businessman and leading strategist, with over 20 years’ experience on brands such as Anglo American, Cell C, Chicken Licken®, Clover, fifa.com, Jet, Nedbank, Nike and SAB. Early in his career, Laurent’s interest… read more »
Khensani Nobanda is the Group Executive for Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Nedbank Group. As both the executive in charge of marketing, and a member of the Nedbank Group executive leadership, she ensures the cohesive and consistent alignment between marketing messaging, brand positioning and business objectives across the group, while also providing strategic input into… read more »
Kaleeta has a proven ability to drive impact for brands, helping them shape a strategy and vision that deepens the customer relationship across every stage of the engagement lifecycle. Kaleeta’s influence and leadership have shaped how customers around the world experience some of the largest brands in retail, sports, beauty and health. Her work has… read more »
Orlando’s research is a unique combination of neuroscience, cultural history and advertising research, which describes and explains a change in creative style that has occurred in today’s technologically-disrupted world – one that has undermined advertising effectiveness. Importantly, Orlando’s work also provides evidence and guidance to show how we might reverse this. Orlando led the IPA’s… read more »
Zoe is a bit of a Swiss army knife having worked in a variety of fields; brand planning, entertainment strategy, digital communications, new product development, business strategy and innovation.And she’s done it on opposite sides of the world, quite literally, in Sydney, London, New York and even Ethiopia.She’s worked at ground-breaking creative agencies; such as… read more »
Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi (born 13 May 1988) is a South African actress, model, television host, and radio personality. Pearl has made great strides both on the African continent and abroad, breaking glass ceilings and paving the way for future talent in the creative industries. The multi-talented actress is known for her portrayal of Patricia… read more »
AdmanDonovan is an award-winning content creator, sought after MC, television presenter and celebrated stand-up comedian.A respected creative, Donovan has delivered several master classes on marketing, design and creativity and was the host and an ambassador for the Loeries for 3 consecutive years.
The first act of any creative company is to design itself. This includes agreeing on what you believe in, how you’re going to be different but effective, and what you’re going to make. Nick Law has spent his career shaping creative visions, teams, and work – from R/GA to Publicis and Apple. And now, as… read more »
Paul Kagame; born 23 October 1957) is a Rwandan politician and former military officer who is the fourth and current president of Rwanda since 2000. He served as Chair of the AU from 2018 to 2019 and chaired the East African Community from 2018-2021. President Kagame continues to lead the AU Institutional reforms and serves… read more »
Solomon ‘Sol’ Kerzner, KCMG (23 August 1935 – 21 March 2020) was a South African accountant and business magnate. He founded both of South Africa’s largest hotel groups, the Southern Sun Hotel Group and Sun International. He was also the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Kerzner International. As a result of the success of the… read more »
Jendamark Automation managing director Quinton Uren was named Africa’s Industrialist of the Year at the grand finale of the All Africa Business Leaders Awards, hosted by CNBC Africa at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on November 29. Uren, whose Port Elizabeth-based automation company exports manufacturing assembly solutions to 18 countries worldwide, beat out business… read more »
Themba is a Founder and Executive Director of Discovery Insure Ltd, a Motor Insurance Company launched in 2011. He joined Discovery in 2001 spearheading numerous initiatives culminating in his innovative and relentless drive to launch his 10-year vision of Discovery Insure. Themba is member of the board in the following organisations: YPO-WPO Africa Regional Board,… read more »