Wania Malik

Wania Malik

Growing up in Johannesburg, Wania Malik once imagined herself as a lawyer or even a chef—careers that seemed worlds apart but shared a common thread: a passion for people. “Hospitality became the perfect platform,” she says. “It allows me to advocate for people while...
Princess Pulane Vallery Shayi

Princess Pulane Vallery Shayi

Princess Pulane Vallery Shayi, a proud native of Mashishimale, once harboured a dream of becoming a pilot. Today, she has translated her love for travel and culture into her roles as the chief executive of Mashishimale Game Lodge and the co-founder of the  Kgoshigadi...
Makhosi Msimango

Makhosi Msimango

Makhosi Msimango is a fearless entrepreneur and cultural ambassador, recognised for her innovative contributions to South Africa’s tourism sector. She holds a Certificate in Tourism Guiding, reflecting her expertise and commitment to delivering authentic cultural...
Lucinda Zinyemba

Lucinda Zinyemba

Growing up in Pretoria, Lucinda dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, drawn by her deep love for animals. While surgery was not her calling, her curiosity and creativity led her into business and hospitality, where she has forged a unique path as a mixologist and...
Lombuso Precious Shabalala

Lombuso Precious Shabalala

Dr Lombuso Precious Shabalala holds a PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand and serves as a tourism lecturer in the Department of Applied Management at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Since joining the institution in 2023, she has taught Cultural...