2023 NOMINEES

Celebrating Young Leaders

2023 NOMINEES

Participating in the Forty under 40 Awards is one of the fastest routes to wide recognition of your achievements. Finalists and winners will benefit from extensive media coverage; wide exposure in the investment community; and enhanced peer recognition.

Agriculture & Agro Processing

  1. Kabelo Lekalakala (Pitso Ostrich Farm)
  2. Mpho Mohaswa (Precious and Pearl Brands)
  3. Chantelle De Bruyn (Buttercup Farmhouse)
  4. Denzel Swarts (Zoetendal Vineyards & River Estate)
  5. Thulisile Mokwena (RBKM chickens)

Aviation

  1. Boitumelo Katisi (Aviation Development in Africa)
  2. Basil Simons (Jet Nav)

Authorship & Creative Writing

  1. Ayesha Ally (AMI Novels)
  2. Confidence Seleme (Ascension Book Publishers)
  3. Nikolaos Kirkinis (UsPlus)  

Banking & Finance

  1. Justin Paulsen (JP Markets SA)
  2. Joshua Kadish (Sourcefin)
  3. Yudhvir Seetharam (FNB)
  4. Paulvia Shiburi (PS Debt Management)
  5. Nolo Masite  (Carnivore Capital)

Beauty & Lifestyle

  1. Tessa Tullues (Mia Secret South Africa)
  2. Nomthi Segale (Bubbly’s Organics)
  3. Mbali Sebapu (Hermosa Flor Cosmetics)
  4. Shinaaz Karodia (Shinaazkarodia.com)
  5. Refilwe Xaba (GloLooks)

Community Development

  1. Bushra Razack (Philippi Village)
  2. Bhongolethu Mzozo Dr Khehlelezi (Ekagugulethu Pty Ltd)
  3. Makhosazane Twala (Good Deeds)
  4. Abongile Khwaza (Help A Girl Campaign)
  5. Mnothowandile Cele (Clipped Wings Foundation)
  6. Motlalepula Motloung (Kasi Road Safety NPC)
  7. Anele Gqasana (Langa Community Advice Services)
  8. Koketso Marishane (Royal House of Marishane)

Consultancy

  1. Adila Vahed Naidu (The Coach South Africa)
  2. Thiofhi Muthikhitha (Agricre Pty Ltd)
  3. Sibusiso (Busi) Raphekwane (The Transformation Legacy)
  4. Hetty Boachie – Yiadom (Hetty The Entrepreneur)

Professional Services

  1. Unathi Ntliziywana (Spotless Domestic Workers and Cleaning Services)
  2. Zeeshaan Ashraf Patel (Valet Cafe Car wash)
  3. Nozipho Mbanjwa -Tshabalala (The Conversation Strategists)
  4. Trivannia Ramprith (Diosa Venere Art)

Education

  1. Sisanda Nkoala (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
  2. Zinhle Novazi (Heavy Chef Foundation)
  3. Kutlwano Moloi (Moloi Business Leadership Firm)
  4. Sibusiso Mdhluli (Acornhoek institute for science and technology)
  5. THABO Pitse (EBL Institute)
  6. Lindsay Wesner (Purple Education ZA (Pty) Ltd)

Energy/Oil & Gas

  1. Nonkululeko Mahlangu-Ratseke (NkuleMusa Petroleum & Services)

Environmental & Climate Sustainability

  1. Hulisani Mushiane (Makarina Consultancy (Pty) Ltd)
  2. Cameron Service (The Litterboom Project)
  3. Matema Thosago (Tau Sejala Enterprise)
  4. Murendeni Makhado (Implats Holdings)
  5. Siya Ntsumpa (Giving Them Wings Foundation NPC)
  6. Ash Stephenson (Strawtown)

Event Management/Planning

  1. Londiwe Ndwandwe (Andimahle Building Events)
  2. Farah Moosa (Neonhive Agency)
  3. Khali De Villiers (The SA School of Weddings)
  4. Mashupe Phala (Ladimash Productions)

Family Business

  1. Mia Acutt (Acutts Real Estate)
  2. Ronnie L. Mulaudzi (Sakhumnotho Group Holdings Pty Ltd)

Fashion

  1. Kentse Masilo (Kentse Masilo Pty Ltd)
  2. Xolisa Mgqubeni (Suit Luxe)
  3. Luke Calitz (Luxity)

Food/Catering & Beverage

  1. Eunice Marema (Maeshibe Coffee)
  2. Tivesh Nair (Mothercity Liquor)
  3. Xolani Mancotywa (Chenin Noir)
  4. Leona Naidoo (Bobar)

Government & Government Agencies

  1. Neil Morris (International Committee of the Red Cross)
  2. Khwezi Kunene (Playhouse Company & KZN Museum)
  3. Dr Reginald Mkatsane (Bongani Hospital – Free State Department of Health) 

Wellness

  1. Juanita Ragbeer (Juanita Ragbeer, Registered Counsellor)
  2. Nazeera Tayob (Manar scented)
  3. Dr Raeesa aboobaker (Dr bakers weight loss and aesthetics)
  4. Tracey Malawana (I_Menstruate)
  5. Firdose Abdool Razak-Moola (Kzn Advisory Centre)

Health

  1. Nika Vafaei (Dr. Nika Vafaei Inc)
  2. Cody Gordon (CG Technology Group (Pty) Ltd)
  3. Jaytesh Pillay (Dr J Pillay Practice Inc)
  4. Jafar Khan (Jkhan xray)
  5. Lydia Kilani (Private practice- Dr Lydia Kilani)
  6. Ettienne Coetzee (Groote Schuur Hospital)
  7. Zwelethu Bashman (MSD Pty Ltd)
  8. Alexander Abedian – Rawháni (Smile worldwide)
  9. Zesizwe Simphiwe Ngubane (Dr Zesi Ngubane Cardiologist Inc)
  10. Dr Malebo Mokotedi-Mapiloko (Mediwell Dainfern)

Hospitality

  1. Siba Mtongana (The Siba Co (Pty) Ltd)
  2. Randela Phumla (Randela Wine)

Human Resource & Development

  1. Andrew Droussiotis (Exceptional Recruitment Pty)
  2. Hardlife Muhamba (Hardy The Coach)
  3. Andisa Liba (Floatpays)
  4. Marie Sebueng (IAMS Powerhouse Consulting)

Insurance & Pension

  1. Mishaya Chettiar (Everything.Insure)
  2. Nicholas Tennant (Tennant International)

Journalism (Radio / TV / Newspaper)

  1. Ntombi Meso (Radio 2000 – SABC)
  2. Carol Hobbs ( Carol Hobbs Limited)

LAW

  1. Ilza Le Minnie (Le Minnie Attorneys Inc)
  2. Palesa Thapelo Vanessa Ledwaba (Maponya Inc)
  3. Itumeleng Moeletsi (BIM Legal Advisory Services)

Manufacturing

  1. Themba Makamo (VAYA Footwear)
  2. Daniel Leshaba (House of Twii)

Media (Digital and Social)

  1. Bruce Dube (Nine80 Digital)
  2. Dr Allegro Dinkwanyane (Orgella Group)
  3. Mike Sharman (Retroviral)
  4. Kirk Maddocks (Inco Creative)

Music & Entertainment

  1. Prince Masuku (Mazik Firm)
  2. Lindiwe Dhlamini (The Orchard )
  3. Michael Lebusa (Entity Deep)
  4. Siphumelele Fortune Madlala (Forch Communications and projects)
  5. Layla Swart (Yellowbone Entertainment) 

Marketing & Communications

  1. Emmanuel Bonoko (Brandscapers Africa)
  2. Palesa Mabuse (Nalesa Media)
  3. Christopher Oostuizen (Digital First)
  4. Amy Leibbrandt (FAME Media)

Printing / Press and Publishing

  1. Malusi Ngwenya (Dlloyd Creative Enterprises)
  2. Ernest Rens (Phoenix Rens Communications)
  3. Mlondolozi Mokoena (Asante Books Publishers)

Philanthropy and Charity

  1. Ryan James Benjamin (YMCA Athlone)
  2. Makentse Mampeule (Mampeule Foundation)
  3. Swanile Mrwebi (Swaco Foundation npc)
  4. Alistair Conn (SA Harvest)
  5. Mtho Xulu (South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Real Estate Development / Construction

  1. Khethiwe Molefe (Mogalakwena Valuers (Pty)Ltd)
  2. Feziwe Mpaku (Independent Girls Business Enterprise Pty Ltd)
  3. Saadiq Effendi (LIONLEAD Real Estate)
  4. Caroll Masevhe (Kapcor Construction & Environmental Waste Management)
  5. Adelia Nqubuka (Adelia Creations Enterprise)

Science and Innovation

  1. Boitumelo Ramatsetse (Stellenbosch University)
  2. Habib Noorbhai (University of Johannesburg)

Technology

  1. Arash Rezaei (StartX)
  2. Rufaro Mapanda (C Grate Internationa)
  3. Ulrico Grech-Cumbo (Habitat XR)
  4. Darshani Persadh (DARJYO (Pty) Ltd.)

Sports

  1. Daniel Quinta (Accelerate Sport)
  2. Samantha Wright (Tech Girl)
  3. Fidaah Edries (Fighterz Inc. MMA and Wellness Academy)

Shipping and Maritime

  1. Unathi Sonti (Maritime Business Chamber)

Social enterprise

  1. Kiara Ramklass (Marimba Jam)
  2. Toka Lintsa (Trot Your Globe (Pty) Ltd)
  3. Wendy Silinyana (Virtue Business Solutions)
  4. Sarah May Stevens (M.E – Mia Elle)

Theatre and Arts

  1. Cece Celestina (Emasikweni Arts and Culture Emporium)
  2. Mandla Sunnyboy Motau (Moving into Dance)
  3. Tshepiso Khumalo (New Brighton Media and Projects PTY Ltd)
  4. Boitumelo Diseko (B Artworks Gallery)
  5. Gavin Krastin (Live Art Arcade)
  6. Jaco Nothnagel (Go2 Content)
  7. Kganya Mogashoa (Koranges Art (pty) Ltd)
  8. Bianca Isaac (Figjam Entertainment Pty Ltd)
  9. Paul Modjadji (Leaders Who Dare to Dream Foundation)
  10. Charlene Brouwer (Brouwer Productions)
  11. Lwazi Duma (Lwazi Duma Entertainment)

Telecom and Mobile / Software Development

  1. Drisha Kirkman (Paymentology)
  2. Gloria Phakathi (Glo Mo Solutions)
  3. Jaqqui-Mari Posthumus (Digitail)

PURPOSE

To recognize and celebrate 40 emerging leaders under the age of 40 who demonstrate or impact the world personally or professionally through their exceptional leadership.

  • To identify projects and individual achievements that have enabled young leaders to be set apart from their competitors, who have produced clear and compelling value, return of investment, and other relevant results.
  • To encourage our youth to excellence and success in various industries early on in life.
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