AKA, Cassper Nyovest, DJ Zinhle, Bonang Matheba & More make Avance Media’s List of “100 Most Influential Young South Africans” in 2016

Avance Media has announced its inaugural list of 100 Most Influential Young South Africans.

The list which reflects the achievements of young South Africans throughout the year 2016 was streamlined in 10 distinct categories which represent key sectors of South Africa’s economy. The list is made up of thirty-nine women and fifty-one men and  it is an initiative meant to serve as a source of inspiration to young people around the world.

According to Prince Akpah, MD of Avance Media, the initiative which was previously only launched for Ghana is embarking on a continental agenda of leading in sprouting the works and achievements of young people whose immense contributions are sidelined and South Africa happens to be part of the first set of countries involved in the ranking.

 

Below is the full list of the 2016 100 Most Influential Young South Africans in their respective categories.

Buisness 

• Tokologo Phetla
• Duduzane Zuma
• Emmanuel Bonoko
• Jonathan Liebmann
• Max Hussmann
• Mike Eilertsen
• Sandile Shezi
• Tebogo Ditshego
• Vinny Lingham
• Yolanda Zoleka Cuba

Entertainment

• AKA
• Bulelwa Mkutukana
• Cassper Nyovest
• Lira
• Nasty C
• Shashi Naidoo
• Simphiwe Dana
• Terry Pheto
• Thembi Seete
• Unathi Msengana

Law & Governance

• Bongani Baloyi
• Collen Maine
• Floyd Shivambu
• Julius Malema
• Lindiwe Mazibuko
• Magdalene Moonsamy
• Masizole Mnqasela
• Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
• Mduduzi Manana
• Mmusi Aloysias Maimane

Leadership & Civil Society

• Faith Mangope
• Khaya Dlanga
• Khusela Sangoni-Khawe
• Mandisa Shandu
• Phakamile Mbengashe
• Rosie Motene
• Seana Nkhahle
• Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
• Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
• Thabang Mathopo

Lifestyle

• Candice Swanepoel
• Caspar Lee
• DJ Zinhle
• Gareth Pon
• Jaco De Bruyn
• Mogau Seshoene
• MsCosmo
• Siya Beyile
• Thula Sindi
• Victor Dlamini

Media

• Azania Mosaka
• Boitumelo Thulo
• Bonang Matheba
• Cathy Mohlahlana
• Hajrah Ormajee
• Masechaba Ndlovu
• Minnie Dlamini
• Redi Tlhabi
• Thando Thabethe
• Trevor Noah

Personal Development & Academia

• Dario Trinchero
• Frederick Bohasu
• Khethi Ngwenya
• Musa Manzi
• Nizenande Machi
• Raelene Rorke
• Sibusiso Leope
• Vusi Thembekwayo
• Vuyo Jack
• Zwelethu Mambane

Science & Technology

• Adii Pienaar
• Alex Fourie
• Ashley Uys
• Conrad Travis David
• Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng
• Justin Stanford
• Lebo Selloane-Tshabalala
• Ludwick Marishane
• Rapelang Rabana
• Siyabulela Xuza

Social Entreprise & Philanthropy

• Catherine Constantinides
• Elvis Mmaphuthelo Sekhaolelo
• Lebang Nong
• Luvuyo Rani
• Mmabatho Mokiti
• Naadiya Moosajee
• Phumlani M. Majozi
• Sizwe Nzima
• Thabang Mabuza
• Thato Kgatlhanye

Sports

• AB de Villiers
• Akani Simbine
• Caster Semenya
• Chris Morris
• Itumeleng Khune
• JP Pietersen
• Karabo Mathang
• Louis Oosthuizen
• Steven Pienaar
• Wayde van Niekerk