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Khanyi Dlomo is a name that has become synonymous with success in the media industry. Her journey has been one that has inspired numerous young women, showing them that with hard work and determination, they too can make it in this male-dominated industry. Dlomo is a trailblazer, owning her own media company and inspiring women to follow in her footsteps. Dlomo began her journey as a journalist, working for various publications before she became an editor. She worked as a contributing editor for Oprah Magazine South Africa and as an editor-at-large for Elle magazine South Africa. Her hard work and dedication to her craft were recognized when she was appointed as the editor of True Love magazine in 2007. During her time at True Love, Dlomo was able to transform the publication and attract a new generation of readers. Her innovative approach and editorial direction saw the magazine win numerous awards, including the prestigious Pica Award for Magazine of the Year. In 2009, Dlomo made the bold move to leave True Love and purchase Destiny Magazine. Destiny is a publication aimed at black women, and Dlomo saw the potential to create something unique and inspiring for this demographic. Her vision was to create a magazine that would speak to the aspirations and needs of these women, offering content that would empower and motivate them. Under Dlomo’s leadership, Destiny magazine has become one of the leading publications for black women in South Africa. The magazine has won numerous awards, including the Pica Award for Magazine of the Year in 2011 and 2012. Its success has seen it expand into other areas, including digital media, broadcasting, and events. Dlomo’s success has not gone unnoticed, and she has become a role model for young women in the media space. She has shown that with hard work, dedication, and a clear vision, women can achieve great success in the industry. Her entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take risks have inspired numerous women to follow in her footsteps. Dlomo’s success has also been recognized internationally, and she has received numerous accolades for her work. In 2013, she was named in Forbes Africa’s list of Africa’s most powerful women, and in 2015, she received the African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) award for Women in Leadership. In conclusion, Khanyi Dlomo is a trailblazer in the media industry and an inspiration to young women everywhere. Her journey from journalist to owning Destiny magazine is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to her vision. She has shown that women can achieve great success in the media industry and has blazed a trail for others to follow. Her success story is a reminder that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.

SA,  we have a star on our hands. Meet Najma Williams; a triple threat artist, hailing from  QwaQwa, Freestate in South Africa. Najma may have honours in Fine Arts from the prestigious University of Pretoria, but her love for music has been her strongest passion since she was 12 years old. Throw any R&B musician at her, and she’ll effortlessly incorporate their inspiration into her own music. Besides R&B inspiration from megastars like SiR, Jhene Aiko, and Masego, Najma’s life experiences, relationships and unforgettable moments inspire her music. When asked about the person who inspired her, she said none other than her dedicated mother who exemplified hard work while raising Najma. But that’s not it – this multifaceted artist also creates breathtaking masterpieces in paintings; sculptures and drawings inspired by African landscapes and Wildlife. Her recent success includes being awarded the winner of the Rockstar Energy Drink South Africa Content Creator Hustle Fund Competition 2022. And trust us when we say, we’re not done yet. More amazing content awaits on her social media platforms with a 5-track EP currently under development. Keep your eyes out for this star to shine even brighter! Connect with Najma Williams :Instagram : @najmawilliams_Facebook: najmusicTikTok: @najmawilliamsYouTube: Najma Williams

Born in 1979 in South Africa, Themba Lukhele Nzimande is a multifaceted individual, known for being an author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, budding musician, and philanthropist. Growing up in the humble town of Katlegong in the Greater Ekuruleni District of Gauteng Province, Themba successfully completed his high school education at Ntombizodwa High School in 1998. As the eldest sibling in a family of three, Themba’s unrelenting pursuit of excellence across every aspect of his life is nothing short of impressive. Even amidst his hectic schedule, he treasures quality time with his loved ones and four children. Currently, he lives on the outskirts of Johannesburg in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Bringing value to his educational journey, Themba didn’t stop at high school. He gained numerous certificates in life skills, leadership, and management before earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership and Management from Logos University in the USA in 2017. Always striving for more, he is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in the same field at the same university. Themba’s life story is both remarkable and inspiring. Despite spending seven years behind bars at Boksburg Correctional Centre and being released on parole after three and a half years, he persevered through his hardships. He wrote an inspirational autobiography titled “Through It All”, which chronicles his journey from a simple township boy facing struggles to overcoming adversity and staying motivated despite societal challenges. The book serves as invaluable advice for today’s youth to stay away from criminal activities, drugs and alcohol abuse; focusing on education instead. Passionate about making a difference with today’s youth, Themba actively tours schools across the country as a motivational speaker. Using his inspiring book “Through it All”, he starts with schools in his hometown – Katlehong within Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality – to raise awareness about the consequences of crime and drug abuse while emphasizing the importance of education.  He also uses his life story, together with the truths he has learnt along the way to pave the way for those who are still young. His planning was to  have covered 900 schools around South Africa, by the beginning of 2018 to, motivating and spreading awareness. Themba has also been working hand in hand with our local government as he has been to different prisons around Gauteng, motivating inmates and giving them hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel, it’s all in changing one’s mindset. He has worked with the Department of Correctional Services, The City of Ekurhuleni Speakers Office, Department of Community Safety among others. He is also going around prisons, motivating and giving hope to inmates and plans to tour all 243 Prisons around the country as part of his Giving Back Tour.