UJ staff, alumni and students shine at the 2025 M&G Young 200 awards

The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s students, staff and alumni have been recognised for their outstanding work across various fields. They were named in the 2025 Mail and Guardian (M&G) 200 Young South Africans Awards. The awards, held annually and now in their 19th edition, showcase 200 Young South Africans who are pioneers and leaders in their respective fields. The much-anticipated 2025 edition was announced on Friday 08 August 2025, at a gala event which honoured the awardees.

The awards, which have been taking place since 2006, recognise young people who have made significant contributions in a variety of fields, including civil society, health, technology, arts, and entertainment. According to M&G, they receive annually over 4000 applications, and this list is then whittled down to just 200 inspiring, innovative, inspiring and impactful in their respective communities. In all, 31 students, staff and alumni of UJ were named in the prestigious awards.

UJ Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi expressed pride in the recognition: “Since the inception of the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans awards almost two decades ago, UJ has consistently featured across various categories through its outstanding alumni, staff members, and students or postdoctoral fellows. The 2025 edition continues in the same vein of showcasing the robustness and excellence of our academic programmes and the quality of our research in making a long-lasting impact on our graduates and equipping them to stand tall in society and in their respective fields.’’

Professor Mpedi added that UJ takes pride in fostering a community of young people whose innovation, resilience, and commitment inspire others and drive positive change.

Read more about the UJ recipients here:

Mpho Sam Nkambule

   Nonjabulo Sokhela

Baphile Duba

Mcebo E’zra’ Mngoma

Tiisetso Ramasoga

 Clerissa Davids

Alisha Lalbeharie

Azhar Aziz-Ismail

Maile Dominic Selemela

Thoriso Lubisi

Beth Dealtry

Mmabatho Mongae

Kefilwe Vanessa Mokwebo

Lethula Mofokeng

Matshepo Soto

Murendeni Liphadzi

Omphile Matheolane

Tshepiso Mollo

Khensani Xivur

Matlhane Thabiso Maphoto

Kaunda ‘Kay’ Selisho

Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi

Amukelani Chauke

Nomvuyo Nomadolo

Siphosenkosi Mbonani

Malebese Ishmael Sello

Ngoako Emmanuel Rapanyane

Rokunda Lukoto

Kagiso Emmanuel Ngwenya

Akash Nundlal Appama
Thabo Gabriel Mathule
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