| Mozee Khan | |
| Fezile Nqiwa | |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| Moleboheng Mokhele - Ramulumo | |
| Ayanda Junior Ntombela | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| David Jenkins | |
| ibtishaam | |
| Thobile Dlamini | |
| Nomathemba Precious Sigudla | |
| Gerald Mariemuthoo | |
| Lauren Dixon-Paver | |
| Zimkhita Sokanyile | |
| ANTONIO LUCIANO | |
| Emily Ntuli | |
| Mashudu Nemutamvuni | |
| Mei Lee | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Botlhale Mokone | |
| Millicent Marule | |
| Mathews Motswi | |
| Kelebone Mofokeng | |
| Darren Meltz | |
| Thandokuhle Msibi | |
| Nqobile Mnisi | |
| Nqobile Gumbi | |
| Yolin Naidoo | |
| Noxolo Msiya | |
| Nozipho Ngcobo |
| Mozee Khan | |
| Fezile Nqiwa | |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| Moleboheng Mokhele - Ramulumo | |
| Thobile Dlamini | |
| Ayanda Junior Ntombela | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| David Jenkins | |
| ibtishaam | |
| Nomathemba Precious Sigudla | |
| Gerald Mariemuthoo | |
| Lauren Dixon-Paver | |
| Zimkhita Sokanyile | |
| ANTONIO LUCIANO | |
| Emily Ntuli | |
| Mashudu Nemutamvuni | |
| Mei Lee | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Millicent Marule | |
| Botlhale Mokone | |
| Mathews Motswi | |
| Ketsitseng Kebile | |
| Kelebone Mofokeng | |
| Nothando Mdletshe | |
| Darren Meltz | |
| Thandokuhle Msibi | |
| Nqobile Gumbi | |
| Nqobile Mnisi | |
| Yolin Naidoo |
| Mozee Khan | |
| Fezile Nqiwa | |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| Moleboheng Mokhele - Ramulumo | |
| Ayanda Junior Ntombela | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Thobile Dlamini | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| David Jenkins | |
| ibtishaam | |
| Nomathemba Precious Sigudla | |
| Gerald Mariemuthoo | |
| Lauren Dixon-Paver | |
| Zimkhita Sokanyile | |
| ANTONIO LUCIANO | |
| Emily Ntuli | |
| Mashudu Nemutamvuni | |
| Mei Lee | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Botlhale Mokone | |
| Millicent Marule | |
| Mathews Motswi | |
| Kelebone Mofokeng | |
| Ketsitseng Kebile | |
| Darren Meltz | |
| Thandokuhle Msibi | |
| Nqobile Gumbi | |
| Nqobile Mnisi | |
| Yolin Naidoo |
| Gerald Mariemuthoo | |
| I consider the future of the business when making decisions | Consistently |
| I have ideas for improving the business or our solutions | Consistently |
| I respectfully question how we do things to make improvements | Often |
| I speak to colleagues to obtain their expertise and perspectives | Consistently |
| I use my initiative and am not afraid to get involved in solving issues | Consistently |
| I am a pioneer and encourage others to find new and better ways of working | Consistently |
| I invite people with different views to co-develop solutions to problems | Consistently |
| I recognise and reward creativity | Often |
| I work with others to turn my best ideas into reality | Consistently |
| I look for ways to use technology to improve the business | Consistently |
Please provide examples of how you have shown vision and the ability to innovate in your career (Approx 100-300 words) | |
| Throughout my career, I have made it a priority to anticipate challenges and find better ways of working. In my current role as a Currency Integrity Investigator at the South African Reserve Bank, I observed that investigations into counterfeit currency were often slow and relied on traditional methods. I introduced a new digital tracking process that allowed us to monitor currency flows more effectively. This not only improved the accuracy of our investigations but also reduced turnaround times, enabling the team to respond more quickly to emerging threats. Collaboration is a central part of how I innovate. I regularly engage colleagues and external partners to co-develop solutions. For example, when working with law enforcement agencies on high-risk currency networks, I organised joint workshops to gather insights and brainstorm approaches. This allowed us to combine expertise and create strategies that were more effective than any single perspective could achieve. The process encouraged experimentation and fostered a culture where creative ideas are welcomed and tested. I also actively look for ways to leverage technology to improve outcomes. Beyond introducing new digital tools, I encourage my team to explore creative approaches, pilot new methods, and continuously improve processes. Recognising and rewarding innovative thinking is a key part of this, as it motivates others to contribute their ideas and strengthens the culture of problem-solving. For me, innovation is about more than just ideas but rather about taking initiative, collaborating with others and turning solutions into tangible results that make a real impact. By challenging established ways of working, embracing technology, and engaging diverse perspectives, I aim to create long-lasting improvements that benefit both the business and the people we serve. |
About Rising Star
The Rising Star Programme, operated by BlackBark Productions, has been established for the purposes of recognising, celebrating and connecting young talented people who have a capacity for achievement and success and who contribute in an inspirational manner to the future of our nation. The qualities that elevate Rising Stars to the top go beyond performance and technical excellence. Rising Stars are polished, brilliant individuals with tremendous promise and great talent who excel for reasons that go far beyond their technical abilities alone.
Talented people make things happen, are highly committed to achieving goals, innovate very rapidly, and create a great deal of value (for companies and/or themselves) when their talent is spotted and harnessed.
The Programme aims to be a significant and sustainable vehicle through which organisations, our country and our continent can identify and nurture these “organisational and national assets” who are set to play a key role in shaping the future of our country and our continent.
The Rising Star Programme is establishing a living community of young African talent that will be developed, mentored and provided with platforms for development and communication, therefore enabling them to become role models, opinion leaders and the inspiration for other future African Talent.