by Sewela Mamphiswana | Oct 11, 2025 | 2025, Civil Society
Nomsa Cynthia Dinalane is a beacon of hope and resilience. Born in Tembisa and raised in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, she dreamed of becoming a social worker, driven by a desire to help others. Nomsa completed her matric at Tembisa High School and later pursued qualifications...
by Sewela Mamphiswana | Oct 11, 2025 | 2025, Civil Society
Lydia Hlongwane is a dynamic changemaker transforming lives across South Africa and beyond. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from UNISA and a Civic Leadership Certificate from the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI). As co-founder and director of I.C.A.R.E...
by Sewela Mamphiswana | Oct 11, 2025 | 2025, Civil Society
Lucinda Collette Evans grew up in District 6, Cape Town, dreaming of becoming a trauma doctor. A gunshot wound to her hand ended that path, but it became the catalyst for her true calling: defending and healing survivors of gender- based violence (GBV). She founded...
by Sewela Mamphiswana | Oct 11, 2025 | Health and Wellness
Kgaogelo Photoane has transformed her personal struggle into a purpose and achieved remarkable success in her professional life. Growing up in Mabopane, Pretoria, she faced immense challenges, including multiple suicide attempts and a diagnosis of major depression,...
by Sewela Mamphiswana | Oct 11, 2025 | 2025, Civil Society
Joyce Nomagugu Baloyi completed her matric at Sivananda High School in KwaMashu and pursued a Diploma in Marketing and Advertising at Natal Technikon, as well as a Diploma in Office Administration from Damelin. As the Executive Coordinator of the Ukukhanya Kwesizwe ...
by Sewela Mamphiswana | Oct 11, 2025 | 2025, Civil Society
Carol Dyantyi is the founder and managing director of Uzima, which means “Life” in Swahili. Based in Soweto’s Ezimbuzini informal settlement, Uzima nurtures children and young women through education, psychosocial support, and community transformation. For instance,...
