Recognising youth who inspire and excel
JOHANNESBURG: The official #Mzansi100Top2017 launch was held at the exclusive Houghton Golf Club.
Guests included the #MzansiTop100 of 2016, Independent Media executive chairman Dr Iqbal Survé, group executive Mike Ntsasa, editor of The Young Independents Saajida Francis and keynote speaker, the inspiring #Mzansi100Top2016 Romy Titus.
The event’s MC was actor Mpho Molepo best known for his role as Fats in the e.tv soapie Rhythm City.
Molepo kept the crowd entertained with his hilarious antics and witty remarks.
“We could do anything we want to do… let’s connect and see how we can make South Africa better,” said Titus.
Under the theme: “Be your own liberator, We support you,” the awards ceremony was aimed at amplifying young voices and recognising the efforts of young leaders, who truly deserve to be acknowledged for their endeavours and hard work.
The University of Johannesburg, Gauteng TV, South African National Parks, IDC, Department of Science and Technology and the President’s Awards made it possible for Mzansi’s top leaders to be recognised for their sterling efforts. The winners of The Young Independents Top 100 Award are recognised in these five categories below:
The disruptors: Recognising young people challenging the status quo, or traditional thinking with their unconventional ideas and actions.
The healers: Young medical practitioners and educators, involved with environmental work, such as recycling and NGO workers.
The influencers: Recognising young people who are influencing the actions and behaviours of brands, policies and people, and this includes government leaders, trendsetters, social media gurus, and critics.
The innovators: Celebrates young people inventing new products and business ideas, or services that are changing the way we live, work and play; this includes young people driving business or technology, scientists, architects and chefs.
The trailblazers: Recognises young people leading their field at a local, national, or even international levels. These include top sports stars, academics, scientists and business leaders.
These inspiring young leaders are and will be an integral part of effecting change in South Africa for many years to come.
They are awarded with the highest honour as: TYI Trailblazer 2017, TYI Influencer 2017, TYI Disruptor 2017, TYI Healer 2017, TYI Innovator 2017. A winner has been selected as the top leader in each category, with two runners-up.
Please see below for #Mzansi100Top2017 category finalists of 2017:
Disruptor: 1st: Sibs Shongwe-La Mer 2nd: Dr Anastacia Tomson 3rd: Naadiya Moosajee
Healer: 1st: Jessica Dewhurst 2nd: Dr Nokwethemba Mtshali-Hadebe
3rd: Dr Thulani Makhalanyane
Influencer: 1st: Anati Mnyango 2nd: Thabang Moleya 3rd: Vuyiswa Mutshekwane
Innovator: 1st: Paseka Lesolang 2nd: Nthabeleng Likotsi 3rd: Dave Blakey
Trailblazer: 1st: Wayde van Niekerk 2nd: Pretty Yende 3rd: Hilton Langenhoven We salute the Top 100 of 2017 and urge them to continue to succeed, excel and disrupt the status quo. – Staff Writer