2016 100 Most Influential Young South Africans

Avance Media 2016 Most Influential Young South Africans Full List

Reputed rating establishment and Africa’s leading Media and PR firm, 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 represents key sectors across South Africa’s economy.

The list which has a gender equity of 39 women and 51 men 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 immerse contributions are sidelined and South Africa happens to be part of the first set of countries involved in the ranking.

In rating who becomes the 2016 Most Influential Young South African, the general public is being invited to vote for their most impactful youth on sa.avancemedia.org.

After public votes ends on 17th January, 2017, winners will be announced according to their respective categories before the young person voted as the Most Influential Young South African for 2016 will be announced.

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

Business 

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 

Avance Media is also successfully replicating the same ranking in Kenya, Nigeria, Cameroon and Ghana as they partner with various local and international organisations to honour young people across the continent.

The 2016 ranking is in partnership with Reputation Poll, Jagari Designs, CELMBD Africa, My Naija Naira, Just Elect, EOD Partners, Africa Youth Awards, Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH, iCare Hub Africa, Global Skills Exchange, Core Foundation, Project Know Thyself International and Barcity Media.

Source: Avance Media

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