Young people are shaping the future of South Africa today with tremendous dedication and energy. This ceremony provides a platform  to unearth and recognise those inspirational and exciting leaders of tomorrow (under 40 years of age).

 

2025 TransUnion Rising Star Awards Winners

TransUnion Rising Star Awards Winners

Banking & Financial Services
Mothathe Selewo
Head: Trade & International Banking Sales
Absa CIB

Energy & Environment
Mamusa Mabodi
Acting General Manager: Energy Projects Division
CEF Group

Entrepreneur
Jermaine Johnson
Founder & Director
African Uncle

ICT (Telecoms & Technology)
Stuart Blackbear
IT Delivery Manager
BMW Group South Africa

Industrial Manufacturing
Koketso Ranaka
Specialist: Sustainability
BMW Group South Africa

Manufacturing – FMCG
Sandisiwe Thisani
Manufacturing Manager
Tiger Brands

Media & Advertising
Keagile Makgoba
Communications – Sub-Saharan Africa
TikTok

Mining & Minerals
Oupa Moagi
Head: Health, Safety & Environment
Rio Tinto Richard’s Bay Minerals

Professional Services
Istiaan Lubbe
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Zutari

Retail & Hospitality
Thobile Sukazi
Strategic Project Manager
AB Inbev

Service: Public & Private
Bonginkosi Thango
Professor
University of Johannesburg

Transport, Logistics & Security
Kutloano Modise
Senior HSSE Manager
DP World

Contact Us

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