2024 NOMINEES

Celebrating Young Leaders

2024 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. Alizwa Ngqukumba (Iyanimvula Group Pty ltd)
  2. Ayanda Zulu (Wenzokuhle Farming)
  3. Nndivhuweni Patricia Seaba (TC Woman in action Farming)
  4. Phiwokuhle Shabangu (Mokoka Shabangu farming & Poultry PTY LTD)

Aviation

  1. Kgothatso Khunou (SAPS Bloemfontein old tempe airport)
  2. Zelda Ntuli (SAPS Airwing)

Authorship & Creative Writing

  1. Odwa Bungu (Afroglyphics)
  2. Mulamuleli Tshitangano (Senwabarwana Online News)
  3. Gail Motlough ( House of Yadah Publications)

Architecture & Interior Design

    1. Atu Msiska (TectArch Architects)
    2. Bianco Chetty (Tsebo Workplace Design)
    3. Shuaib Bayat (Studio38)
    4. Reabetswe Makokwe (Pride Ornamental)

Banking & Finance

  1. Given Phaladi (Regive Capital)
  2. Harry Scherzer (Future Forex)

Beauty & Lifestyle

  1. Mamello Makha (Mamello Makha Exotic Beauty Salon)
  2. Sean Perry (Sean Perry(PTY) ltd)
  3. Mathebe Molise (Beauty on TaPP)
  4. Sadé James (UAE Fine Fragrances)

Community Development

  1. Bianca Masina ( Khulisani Foundation)
  2. Kholefelo Makena (Broadway Legacy Foundation)
  3. Lerato Solomon (Mental Matters with Lerato Solomon)
  4. Mmalethabo Mahlangu (The Virtual Boardroom SA)
  5. Nkateko Emily Mabasa (Phoenix Alexandra)
  6. Nomawele Njongo (KwaziThina Publishers)
  7. Phumie Buhle (Thina Sobuthana)
  8. Raeesa Bayat (Startup Grind/Al Baraka Bank)
  9. Stompi Catherine Lowane (Legendary Womans development)
  10. Zeenat Isaacs (SM- art supporting mentorship through art)
  11. Dr. Zikhona Tywabi Ngeva (Dr ZTN Foundation NPC)

Consultancy & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

  1. Nkululeko Ndobe Mhlaba (Phungela)
  2. Bongani Mbonani (Black Apple Investments)
  3. Khethelo Malinga (IIBA International Institute Of Business Analysis)
  4. Cheyenne Fernánda Miller (Ferna Tech)
  5. Mbali Mkhonto (Romba Pty Ltd)
  6. Zanele Stole (Immaculate Cleaning and Hygiene services Pty Ltd)
  7. Clementine Thando Ngidi (Tays Cleaning Services)

Education

  1. Itumeleng Mohoang (Thabomeleng Training Institute)
  2. Busi Mkhumbuzi- Pooe (ThinkShift)
  3. Kabelo Motlhakane (St Peter’s College)
  4. Kelly Damons (KellyGirl Skills Academy)
  5. Maggie Phofa (Fundza Training Institute)

Energy/Oil & Gas

  1. Thandi Ngxongo (Thandekile Group)

Environmental & Climate Sustainability

  1. Ella Bella Elaine Constantinides-Leite (Miss Earth South Africa)
  2. Molebatsi Ramahudu (Mega Unit Consultancy)

Family Business

  1. Matt Pike (Swimmattix Swim School)

Fashion

  1. Laduma Ngxokolo (Maxhosa Africa)
  2. Lekau Freddy Sehoana (DripSA)
  3. Mapitso Thaisi (Shweshwekini)
  4. Nonhlanhla Ntuli (Almondant Designs)
  5. Xolisa Mgqubeni (Suite Luxe)

Food/Catering & Beverage

  1. Anje Nene (NENES)
  2. Nombuso Vilane (MavusoShisaLounge)
  3. Letlhogonolo Motseeng (Moja Chicken)
  4. Nono Mtshali (In The Kitchen With Nono)
  5. Suhail Karim (Exotic And Savoury Boutique)
  6. Yasmine Kazadi (Mercatique Consulting)
  7. Zandi Manyaku (Hush In My Kitchen)

Government & Government Agencies

  1. Molehe Wesi (ZA Domain Name Authority)

Health and Wellness

  1. Anele Siswana (Indigo Wellness & Consulting services)
  2. Juanita Ragbeer (Juanita Ragbeer Counselling)
  3. Khauhelo Michelle Mogashoa (Michelle’s Baby Spa)
  4. Mampe Elisa Konyama (Unjani Botshabelo)
  5. Nombulelo Kubhayi (Mpilo Health Group)
  6. Dr Saffia Jacobs (Amelioré Aesthetics)
  7. Zulaka Khan (Verulam Dialysis Center)

Hospitality

  1. Darren Meltz (SecretEATS)

Human Resource & Development

  1. Boitumelo Nene (Colour Red Recruitment)

Insurance & Pension

  1. Monageng Legae (Bontle ke Botho Consulting Pty ltd t/a Sopema Funeral services)

Journalism (Radio / TV / Newspaper)

  1. Daniëlla Van Heerden (N/A)
  2. Katlego Legodi(SABC)
  3. Kutlano Nhlapo(Rubix Cube PTY LTD)
  4. Tumelo Makgoara(Metro FM)

LAW

  1. Fulufhelo Ramatsitsi (Ramatsitsi Attorneys Inc)
  2. Tobia Serongoane(Webber Wentzel)
  3. Zama Ngcobo (WMN Attorneys INC)

Manufacturing

  1. Abednico Mkhari (NTGR Engineering)
  2. Allen Cliffe (Cranium Medical Products Pty Ltd)
  3. Bongani Luvalo (School Lashushu)
  4. Lufuno Rasoesoe (Lajoya Holdings trading as TOSH Detergents)
  5. Refiloe Rantekoa (Borotho Bakery Enterprise pty ltd)
  6. Sibongile Mongadi (Uku’hamba (Pty)
  7. Thato Poo (Matlhasedi Body and Home Spa)

Media (Digital and Social)

  1. Linathi Makanda (Urban On My Tongue)
  2. Kgosi-Etsile Dube (SA Media Engineering)
  3. Linda Mtoba (To The Max Brand Management)
  4. Tamsin Haley (Social Happiness)
  5. Thabang Mhlabane (Afrinile)
  6. Weza Matomane (Bluecloud AI (PTY LTD)
  7. Yolanda Zondi (Yolanda Zondi Productions (PTY) Ltd)

MINING AND NATURAL RESOURCES

  1. Joy Hlongwane (KwaNgwane Consulting)
  2. Mbali Mokwena (Imbally Pty LTD)
  3. Nobuhle Ramotebele (Ramo Adpro PTY Ltd)

Music & Entertainment

  1. Lindiwe Dhlamini (Jaylin Media Group)
  2. Melody Xaba (The Station)
  3. Prudence Mathebula (PRULUV Productions)
  4. Valencia Joshua (The Dream Lab Productions)
  5. Yaaseen Barnes (YB Productions)

Marketing & Communications

  1. Nkosenhle Hlope (Kenako Marketing)
  2. Nkululeko Mabena(Spiral 8 Studio)
  3. Nthando Zikalala (To the Max Brand Management)
  4. Sello Ramosepele (Marcomm Group (pty) Ltd))
  5. Nicolas Manyike (Africonnect Marketing)
  6. Zareef Minty (Afribiz media/Minty Media)

Printing / Press and Publishing

  1. Ernest Rens (Phoenix Rens Pty LTD)
  2. Masala Sadiki (Throb Tek (Pty) Ltd)
  3. Mfundo Nyambi (Ark Designs SA)

Philanthropy and Charity

  1. Jabulile Digashu (Dee Foundation)
  2. Muhammed Yaeesh Cassim (Project Potential RSA)
  3. Nishaan Kishore (The infinity charm foundation)
  4. Phophi Ramabulana (Vhatanuni Foundation NPC)

Real Estate Development / Construction

  1. Bontle Mapela (BlackBeard Group (Pty) Ltd)
  2. Clayton Fisher (Got Shade)
  3. Khethiwe Molefe (Mogalakwena Valuers (Pty) Ltd)
  4. Lerato Khunoana (Lekhuns Projects Pty Ltd)
  5. Nokwana Dlamini (Ozel Lift pty ltd)

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

  1. Gavin Nortjie (Gavotech)
  2. Reino Erasmus (Ampersand)

SAFETY & SECURITY

  1. Ismaeel Hansa (Lion Protection)
  2. Noko Thabang Phala (Abuti Rams Foundation)

Sports

  1. Temba Bavuma (To The Max Brand Management)
  2. Ipeleng Khunou (Nedbank Running Club)
  3. Jessica Bokamoso Nkomo (BSports Agency)
  4. Teboho Mokoena (To The Max Brand Management)

Shipping and Maritime

  1. Thembela Taboshe (Lady Orion Marine Services)
  2. Jerome James (Scan Global Logistics South Africa)

Social enterprise

  1. Iman Ganijee (Sari For Change)
  2. Sandile Tshabalala (Huruma Bantfu)
  3. Toka Lintsa (Trot Your Globe (Pty) Ltd)

Theatre and Arts

  1. Taiwo Kazeem (Unlimitedkazzy)
  2. Thabiso Tshabalala (Khameleon Kreatives)
  3. Zakhele Sibanyoni Kganane (NSK Creatives Events Promotions Agency)
  4. Zola Nombona (To The Max Brand Management)

Telecom and Mobile / Software Development

  1. Thabang Sizwe Zulu (Glitch Portal)

TRANSPORT & Automobile

  1. Tshukudu Moepadira (Neo Star Travel and Tours)
  2. Mpho Hlogwane (MH Automotive Engineering)
  3. Kgaugelo Modise (Mabopane Auto Center)

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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