MR MUHAMMED COOVADIA
Even after the years of hard work it took to complete his law degree, Coovadia’s mindset is still one of continuous learning: he enjoys sharpening his skills and improving his knowledge on important subjects. “No matter how much you think you know, there is always more to learn, because the law as a subject is dynamic in nature,” he says. “You have already won 50% by just showing up.” Bachelor of Laws (LLB), 2017, LLM Commercial Law, 2019 Construction and Landscaping, a construction, waste management and logistics company. She believes that it is critical to not let fear prevent you from taking the steps needed to achieve your goals. Having seen in the past how it has been the only obstacle between her and her success, she is determined to never let fear dampen her confidence again. “Listen to your heart, no matter how scary it seems.” MA Industrial Sociology, 2018 voting stations across South Africa, and show the next generation that their participation matters and will shape the prospects of this country. Democracies can only function successfully with large- scale societal participation. Tsotetsi wants to foster this through Project Youth South Africa and intends to play an important role in shaping a stronger and more engaged future for a country that needs its young to be heard. “I wake up every morning with a purpose of sparking hope back to our youth.” BA Political Science and International Relations, 2020
What drives Muhammed Coovadia in his work as an advocate is helping people solve their problems in a cost-effective and efficient manner. In addition to running his own general litigation practice in Johannesburg and dealing with the various aspects of corporate law, he prides himself on providing high-quality pro bono legal services to indigent members of the community. He is driven to provide everyone with access to justice, regardless of background, socioeconomic status, culture, or race. Nchafatso Pitso is a PhD candidate at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, with a focus on state capture in South Africa. Her research looks at the issue through the lenses of corruption and the shadow state and examines the efficacy of the Zondo commission. Pitso’s academic career also includes an honours degree in sociology from Nelson Mandela University and a master’s in industrial sociology from the University of Johannesburg. She was the youngest managing director at 20 Elevation With an ever-increasing list of socioeconomic and political problems to contend with, youth participation in civil society and politics is more critical than ever. Vhahangwele Tsotetsi has created the nongovernmental organisation Project Youth South Africa to educate and advocate for the youth. Tsotetsi obtained a degree in political science and international relations from the University of Johannesburg in 2020 and has gone from theory to action since then. Through Project Youth South Africa, he would like to improve a dwindling youth turnout at the
Advocate, Johannesburg Society of Advocates
MS NCHAFATSO PITSO PhD candidate
MR VHAHANGWELE TSOTETSI Chairperson of Youth Project South Africa
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