Primestars

Primestars

Primestars, a youth development organisation based in Johannesburg, has been tackling South Africa’s high unemployment rate for 17 years by offering free training to high school learners. Their “step up to a green start-up programme” addresses another big issue for...
Nick Fordyce, 34

Nick Fordyce, 34

Like many children, Nick Fordyce grew up obsessed with animals and eventually channelled this passion and desire to help conserve our natural world into completing a BSc in ecology and then a master’s in environmental law at the University of Cape Town. His first...
Steve Brookes, 56

Steve Brookes, 56

In 1996, Steve Brookes founded Balwin Properties in Johannesburg. Twenty-five years later, Balwin Properties owns, sells and rents property across the country. “When you turn 18, getting your first car is important. At 21 you get the keys to your first property and...
Tracey Gilmore

Tracey Gilmore

Started by Tracey Gilmore and Tracey Chambers in 2010, The Clothing Bank aims to address two major issues in South Africa, namely waste management and unemployment. The organisation partners with retailers, redirecting deadstock to the hands of local entrepreneurs....
Moudy Mudzielwana, 42

Moudy Mudzielwana, 42

Tshikovha Green and Climate Change Advocates is a champion for environmental compliance, finding solutions that advance an ethical approach towards the intersections of business, law, community, government and environment. Founded 15 years ago by Moudy Mudzielwana the...