Onthatile Tuta is a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) graduate specialising in Sociology, with a deep commitment to advocacy, youth development and research. Driven by the belief that research is the foundation of meaningful change, she works at the intersection of social inquiry and advocacy- attuned to the structural forces that shape the lived experiences […]
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Matshepo Khumalo is an emerging documentary filmmaker and passionate conservation activist. With a background in visual arts from the National School of the Arts and Film and TV Production at the Media Workshop, Matshepo combines her filmmaking skills with her commitment to environmental sustainability using her work to raise awareness about conservation issues in peri-urban
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Qhamani Nande Xameni is an entrepreneur and the founder of Brickhado’s Arcade, a gaming business that started in 2020. He recently graduated from Bridges Academy in 2023 after completing the MBA course. Qhamani is also deeply community-driven and has been involved in various giving back programs to support and uplift those around him.
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Nonkululeko Portia Mputi is an Impact Facilitator and Sunshine Cinema alumna, committed to fostering positive change within communities. She has led over 20 public screenings, initiating meaningful conversations around social issues and reaching over 800 individuals. A graduate in graphic design, Nonkululeko’s creative journey extends to filmmaking, where she has worked as a videographer, subtitle
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Osagyefo Mazwai is an investment strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment International, and is a member of the South Africa asset allocation committee as well as a member of the Investec Investment Management (IIM) Belonging, Inclusivity & Diversity (BID) committee. His role at Investec encompasses broad local and global macroeconomic and financial market research which
Vincent Manzini, also known as Sir Vincent, is a DJ, producer, social entrepreneur, speaker and a culture activist whose mission has always been to shine a bright light on where he comes from and its people. Vincent founded the first DJ academy in Khayelitsha called Jump Start Music Academy, which sought to open up the
Stephanie Bousheri is a San Francisco-based accomplished entrepreneurial leader and UC Davis and UCSF trained clinician scientist with global experience spanning patient care, clinical research, product strategy, commercialisation and business development. Throughout her career she has focused on ways to use technology and the idea of scale to innovate, uplift, educate and help others. From
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Faith Pienaar is from Johannesburg and has worked to build a number of youth-led social movements centering the use of creative approaches such as film, photography and illustration for positive social change. She is interested in institutional reform as it relates to governance, and is currently completing a Masters in organisational and institutional studies at
Kgabo Legodi is a 2022 Spark Impact Graduate from Limpopo Province, South Africa. She is a researcher, journalist, and Certified Youth Climate Champion with WWF South Africa, actively advocating for Climate Justice and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while engaging in community development. Kgabo serves on the Youth Advisory Committee for South Africa at the
refilwe@sunshinecinema.org Refilwe is an alumna of the Sunshine Cinema Spark Impact Programme with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, International Relations, and Sociology, a certification in Data Analytics and a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation. Through the Sunshine Cinema programme, she gained valuable skills and tools, enabling her to leverage her passion
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