| 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 |
| Yolin Naidoo | |
| I consistently have a positive attitude towards the company my work and colleagues | Consistently |
| I set and communicate clear goals for myself and for others | Consistently |
| I can get others to willingly do work without needing a title to enforce authority | Consistently |
| I am willing to take a risk to try something different | Consistently |
| I am confident and get things done delivering on expectations | Consistently |
| I am able to lead upwards giving feedback and probing decisions respectfully | Consistently |
| I advise others and assist them to be productive | Consistently |
| I am encouraging and reward good with new assignments and responsibilities | Consistently |
| I give positive feedback to individuals and groups | Consistently |
| I support others when circumstances are difficult | Consistently |
Please provide examples of how you have shown passion and had positive impact in your career | |
| Throughout my career I have been motivated by a simple objective: making organisations work better while creating opportunity for people who would otherwise be excluded from the economy. Through Oryan Consulting, I led initiatives to localise the supply of disposable PPE by developing partnerships and planning local manufacturing capability. This reduced reliance on imports, improved supply continuity for clients, and created pathways for employment and skills transfer, particularly for young people entering the workforce. In several client environments, especially within education and operational sectors, I also implemented digital adoption and training programmes that helped teams move from manual processes to structured systems. As a result, organisations improved accountability, reporting accuracy, and day-to-day productivity while staff gained practical, transferable skills and recognised certifications. I have also supported businesses with brand and operational enablement, helping them position themselves professionally, secure new contracts, and stabilise revenue. Seeing small suppliers grow into credible service providers has been one of the most meaningful outcomes of my work. My passion lies in connecting skills, systems, and real economic participation — ensuring that technology and business growth translate into safer workplaces, stronger organisations, and sustainable employment opportunities. |
| 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 |
| Mozee Khan | |
| Fezile Nqiwa | |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| Thobile Dlamini | |
| Moleboheng Mokhele - Ramulumo | |
| Ayanda Junior Ntombela | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Ondela Mlandu | |
| David Jenkins | |
| ibtishaam | |
| Nomathemba Precious Sigudla | |
| Gerald Mariemuthoo | |
| Lauren Dixon-Paver | |
| Zimkhita Sokanyile | |
| Mei Lee | |
| ANTONIO LUCIANO | |
| Emily Ntuli | |
| Mashudu Nemutamvuni | |
| Amanda Gebra Nkoe | |
| Vinolia Direro | |
| Millicent Marule | |
| Botlhale Mokone | |
| Nothando Mdletshe | |
| Mathews Motswi | |
| Ketsitseng Kebile | |
| Kelebone Mofokeng | |
| Darren Meltz | |
| Thandokuhle Msibi | |
| Reema Singh |
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.