A seasoned corporate HR professional who is passionate about people, women empowerment, social upliftment, entrepreneurship and leadership. Her core skill is is in transforming businesses to meet their strategic intents. She gained her 23 years of experience in local, multinational and start up businesses across six different industries.   An architect of corporate women leadership …

Miss Mokoape’s career started with her interning in Public Relations, exercising a natural affinity for
communications and advocacy. After qualifying in Environmental Sciences at Wits University, she quickly jumped into Environmental Advisory for both the private and public sectors, putting that skill and education into practice. As part of the Department of Environmental Affairs, she conducted Waste to Energy workshops for municipalities across the country.

Kumbirai is an M&E, Data Systems Advisor, and Programme Management Expert with extensive experience in project data management, framework design, process improvement, and statistical analysis. With over eight years of expertise, Kumbi has collaborated across diverse sectors, including SME development, education, finance, business management, and public health, to deliver meaningful impact.

Mahlodi Legodi is  a dynamic business women with over 10 years experience in public relations and passionate to empowering communities. Mahlodi has successfully led numerous campaigns that not only enhance brand visibility but also foster meaningful connections between organisations and their stakeholders. Her expetise lies in strategic communication planning, media relations and community engagements where …

Karl’s interests lie in developing high performance teams that work toward human good. He enjoys working in dynamic contexts that stive for constant improvement. A lifelong learner, he very much enjoys personal growth and learning new skills. Karl has worked in various fields, including, research, organisational development, people and team development, international NGOs, and lean manufacturing.  Karl’s work history includes serving children in South Africa and across the African continent

Aviwe Funani is Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer at United for Global Mental Health, a global mental health advocacy organization, and leads the Child and Youth portfolio. Between 2019 and 2020, she served as a Youth Advisory Council member for Orygen, a global youth mental health organization. Leveraging her eight years of experience in community-based work focused on children and youth in South Africa, Aviwe is a passionate advocate and communicator on youth mental health.

Buhle Dhlamini is an Accountant with at least 10 years of experience in entrepreneurship, currently the Managing Director of Amahle Logistics (Pty) Ltd.  He served as the Head of Social Innovation & Incubation at the Allan and Gill Gray Philanthropy South Africa for 2 and a half years until May 2024. His role was to provide strategic direction, conceptualize, develop new catalytic social initiatives, and enable existing programs which support the broader South African entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Xolela is a seasoned entrepreneurship, leadership, and development training practitioner in the higher education sector, with a focus on sustainable social entrepreneurship and digital innovation. Her specialty is in curriculum development and assessment design for effective impact measurement for learning programs.

Leading Good Governance Africa’s Southern Africa Regional Office, Patrick focuses on steering strategy, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and advocating for good governance. His expertise in public policy and analytical skills underpin the mission to elevate the quality of life across the continent. With over two decades in leadership roles, Patrick has shaped the direction of organizations and facilitated impactful change.

Craig is a mid-30s entrepreneur and investor focusing on early-stage scaling businesses in Africa, having founded Inqaku, which supports FIFA registrations for footballers, and Namola, a leading safety app in South Africa.

Commercially minded professional with 19 years of experience in various industries, such as Banking, Asset Management, Communications & Media. Core skills in Finance, Operations, Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership. Proven track record of delivering strategic growth through strategy development, executive, stakeholder relationship building, influencing at an Executive level and operational excellence.

Ellen Fischat is the Founder of Story Room, a social enterprise that focuses on inclusive, digital, and socio-economic impact program design and implementation.  She holds an Honour’s Degree in Social Work and Community Development and several small business and technology certificates. She returned to South Africa, her place of birth, after a 23-year residency in …

Having founded and led social enterprises and NGOs. Yandiswa brings a wealth of experience in social sector ecosystems and development management. Her extensive in managing large-scale social interventions spans across diverse players within the social sector. Including collaborations with international development agencies and government departments. Her qualifications in business administration and development management enable her to balance business imperatives while driving social sector efficiencies.

Zuko Mandlakazi studied banking and accountancy and has accumulated valuable experience as an Accounting Officer and Project Manager, working for notable organizations like Guarantee Trust, Absa Bank, Eskom, and EduLoan. He has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including being a selected participant in the Ureka Innovation Week in Sweden, the Pioneers Festival in Austria, …

Sam Gqomo is the CEO of Womandla Global Network and an award-winning social entrepreneur and globally recognized Public Relations and Communications Specialist with a strong track record across diverse industries. As the founder of the Womandla Foundation, Sam has championed women’s empowerment through leadership and social impact, advancing gender equality and sustainability.

Annelie Marais, founder of Marais Button is passionate about making a positive impact on the world. She believes that the success of NGOs rests on the shoulders of dedicated and skilled individuals who share the same values and dreams. The agency understands the distinctive needs of NGOs, recognising that the right people could transform a mission into a movement.

Luvuyo Rani is a dynamic entrepreneur whose passion for empowering township and rural communities through technology was nurtured from a young age in Queenstown, South Africa. In 2004, he co-founded Silulo Ulutho Technologies, an award-winning IT services company that now boasts over 46 stores in townships and rural areas across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, …

With over a decade of experience in driving socio-economic impact and systemic change across the public and NGO sectors, Dudu Nyumbeka is a seasoned expert in advocacy, strategic partnerships, and organizational leadership. Currently serving at Signa Opportunity, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and fostering impactful initiatives by streamlining processes and leading technology integration for Youth Employment programs.

Noluvuyo Gqadu is the Founder of CodeNgwana, with over 15 years of experience in the technology sector and postgraduate qualifications in Information Systems and Nonprofit Leadership. She has held key roles at companies like Capitec Bank and Glencore and serves on the boards of Dlala Nje, Waves for Change, and TeamPact. As a TEDx speaker and award-winning author, Nolu is passionate about making coding education accessible to African children, with her contributions recognized by various prestigious awards.

Bongiwe is a Chartered Development Finance Analyst (CDFA) with a passion for SMME development, youth unemployment, and social entrepreneurship. She has held leadership roles at the Youth Employment Service (YES) and Silulo Ulutho Technologies, impacting township and rural communities. Bongiwe holds an MCom in Development Finance from UCT and serves as the Southern African Region Community Champion for the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, supporting youth development across Africa.