Sibahle Zuma is a human rights and development practitioner with a focus on civic freedoms, climate activism and youth participation in policy and decision-making.

Lindani Zungu, the founder of Voices of Mzansi, is dedicated to advancing social progress and sustainability in Africa through his work in political science, sustainability, and diplomacy.

Enzokuhle Sabela is a final year journalism student at Durban University of Technology and a 200 Young South Africans Mail & Guardian 2024 winner.

Mandla Mbotho is an education and training officer of the UNISA Regional Student Council, a 200 Young South Africans Mail & Guardian 2024 winner, and the Founder of Sport Is Life Movement NPC.

Simamkele Fatuse is the founder and executive director of Amplifying Youth Voices (AYV) NPO and a youth leader who is also a member of the Youth Policy Committee (Inclusive Societies) under the Youth Programs of the South African Institute of International Affairs (Youth@SAIIA).

Vhahangwele Tsotetsi is the chairperson of Project Youth South Africa, a nonprofit organization that empowers young people to participate in social and political issues. He received the Mail & Guardian Top 200 Youth South Africans award for his impact and innovation.

Matoti Buthelezi is the Group CEO & Chairman of the National Executive Economic Collective (NEXEC), a pioneering organization that merges policy advocacy, business strategy, and economic development to drive youth economic empowerment in South Africa.

Letago Kgomoeswana is a registered environmental scientist and climate change consultant. Letago is also an African eco-feminist who graduated from the prestigious Zanele Mbeki Fellowship for African Leadership.

Nontuthuzelo Nikiwe is an alumnus of the Global Shapers Tshwane Hub where she served as an impact officer and, later, a curator. She continues to support the Hub’s work related to annual LCOY activities. She is a social impact practitioner working to strengthen social and impact investing across a variety of sectors in Southern Africa.

Moliehi Mafantiri is a registered Candidate EAP and an environmental scientist interested in climate policy. She writes this in her capacity as the Supporting Contact Point, LCOY South Africa 2025, representing the Global Shapers Community: Tshwane Hub.

Lupumlo Ngcukana is an aspiring developmental economist with academic training from Rhodes University, experience at the Institute for Economic Justice and ACCESS, and published work on South Africa’s energy policy and intergenerational climate dialogue.

Tebogo Shange is a final-year LLB student at the University of Pretoria. An aspiring legal practitioner with a strong leadership record, she currently serves as Chairperson of the Student Disciplinary Advisory Panel.