Lusanda Mqamelo

From launching Rural Goddess in a small room on Jeppe Street in Johannesburg with a single industrial sewing machine to seeing one of her signature designs worn at the G20 Summit and establishing a retail presence at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, founder Isha Mboyisa has transformed a vision rooted in faith, identity and African heritage into one of South Africa’s inspiring entrepreneurial success stories.

From becoming the first Black national netball player from the Eastern Cape to represent South Africa internationally to earning the title of professor and now serving as a Judge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Professor Nomthandazo Patience Ntlama-Makhanya has built a legacy defined by excellence, resilience and public service.

Abenathi Mtshiyo is proving that talent, determination and cultural pride can transform humble beginnings into extraordinary success. Born and raised in Libode in the Eastern Cape, the contemporary fashion designer and creative director has built a growing reputation in South Africa’s fashion industry through her innovative designs, styling and creative direction.