Dr Joe Phaahla: Steering us through a health crisis
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has taken up the reins with confidence,.
Edward (Eddie) Ndopu: Reinventing Activism Globally
Today, Ndopu is a South African award-winning activist, humanitarian, and public intellectual. He is also one of seventeen eminent global advocates appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Sustainable Development Goals. He has also served as a Special Advisor to RTW Investments — a leading investor in scientific and medical innovation.
Progressing Public Health in SA: Dr Thakgalo Thibela
Currently completing her experiential learning at the Helen Joseph hospital, in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, Dr Thakgalo Thibela has been making waves across South Africa. Noted as ‘the youngest active female doctor in South Africa’, by The Health Practice Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Dr Thibela has come a long way to achieve her dream of becoming a qualified surgeon.
Interview with Thangithini Juliet Aryetey: Principal/Rector at Elangeni TVET College
As a woman in education, Thangithini Juliet Aryetey believes that a woman’ s voice and her capacity to become a leader in her community is fundamental to strengthening other women. Thus, as the principal/rector at Elangeni TVET College, she is committed to advocating the need for change as it promotes growth.
Thembi Siweya, Deputy Minister in the Presidency: Passionately promoting literacy in SA
Appointed as of May 2019, Ms Siweya is the Deputy Minister in The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa, for the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. She is a prominent Member of Parliament for the ANC, making extraordinary contributions to youth activism across SA.
Konehali Gugushe – New Day for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund
Passionate about African Development & Youth Empowerment, Ms Konehali (Kone) Gugushe takes on the role of CEO at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.
Zooming in on the CEO of the Youth Employment Service (YES), Dr. Tashmia Ismail
Workplace experience can make youth more attractive to recruiters, helping them secure jobs and passing on real-world skills for their chosen profession. This is the aim behind South African not-for-profit Youth Employment Service (YES).