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Trevor Noah Voted 2016 Most Influential Young South African

Trevor Noah, the South African host of The Daily Show, has been voted the 2016 Most Influential Young South African in a public ranking poll by reputable rating establishment, Avance Media.

2016 saw Comedian Trevor Noah, making The Daily Show become a global phenomenon, and was among the top commentators for the 2016 US Presidential Elections which also had him interview US Ex-Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.

Votes which drew public participation from about 90 countries from across the globe also endorsed DJ Zinhle, Nasty C, Caster Semenya and Sibusiso Leope as among the top 5 young South Africans who influenced South Africa and beyond in 2016.

DJ Zinhle known in private life as Zinhle Jiyane, and one of the few women in South Africa who took up a career in Disc Jockeying also got voted as the Most Influential Young Lady in the ranking.

Below are the Young South Africans voted as the Most Influential in their various categories related to their field of work:
  • Business: Tebogo Ditshego – CEO, Ditshego Media.
  • Sports: Caster Semenya – Athlete
  • Media: Trevor Noah – Host, The Daily Show
  • Lifestyle: DJ Zinhle
  • Entertainment: Nasty C
  • Law & Governance: Julius Malema – Leader, EFF
  • Social Entreprise & Philanthropy: Lebang Nong – Founder, Katleho Pele Education
  • Leadership & Civil Society: Khaya Dlanga
  • Personal Development & Academia: Sibusiso Leope
  • Science & Technology: Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng
MD of Avance Media, Prince Akpah extended his appreciation to all who participated in the inaugural ranking polls for South Africa and advised young people to learn and be inspired by the stories of these young achievers as they represent South Africa on the globally.

Below is the Official 2016 Ranking of 100 Most Influential Young South Africans

1. Trevor Noah

2. DJ Zinhle

3. Nasty C

4. Caster Semenya

5. Sibusiso Leope

6. Tebogo Ditshego

7. Sandile Shezi

8. Wayde van Niekerk

9. Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng

10. Julius Malema

11. Khaya Dlanga

12. Cassper Nyovest

13. Akani Simbine

14. Bonang Matheba

15. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

16. Lebang Nong

17. Siyabulela Xuza

18. Mduduzi Manana

19. Vusi Thembekwayo

20. Catherine Constantinides

21. Itumeleng Khune

22. Thabang Mabuza

23. Thabang Mathopo

24. Khusela Sangoni

25. AKA

26. Minnie Dlamini

27. Mmusi Aloysias Maimane

28. Ashley Uys

29. Lebo Selloane-Tshabalala

30. Sizwe Nzima

31. Yolanda Zoleka Cuba

32. Tokologo Phetla

33. Phakamile Mbengashe

34. Emmanuel Bonoko

35. Boitumelo Thulo

36. Rosie Motene

37. Luvuyo Rani

38. Phumlani M. Majozi

39. Duduzane Zuma

40. Frederick Bohasu

41. Khethi Ngwenya

42. Elvis Mmaphuthelo Sekhaolelo

43. Lindiwe Mazibuko

44. LIRA

45. Mmabatho Mokiti

46. Faith Mangope

47. Thato Kgatlhanye

48. Rapelang Rabana

49. MsCosmo

50. AB de Villiers

51. Thula Sindi

52. Vuyo Jack

53. Musa Manzi

54. Bongani Baloyi

55. Ludwick Marishane

56. Terry Pheto

57. Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh

58. Candice Swanepoel

59. Thando Thabethe

60. Raelene Rorke

61. Siya Beyile

62. Zwelethu Mambane

63. Mandisa Shandu

64. Nizenande Machi

65. Masechaba Ndlovu

66. Redi Tlhabi

67. Unathi Msengana

68. Tembeka Ngcukaitobi

69. Floyd Shivambu

70. Conrad Travis David

71. Azania Mosaka

72. Collen Maine


73. Simphiwe Dana

74. Justin Stanford

75. Naadiya Moosajee

76. Victor Dlamini

77. Vinny Lingham

78. Seana Nkhahle

79. Mogau Seshoene

80. Jonathan Liebmann

81. Steven Pienaar

82. Thembi Seete

83. Alex Fourie

84. Cathy Mohlahlana

85. Caspar Lee

86. Karabo Mathang

87. Max Hussmann

88. JP Pietersen

89. Adii Pienaar

90. Masizole Mnqasela

91. Shashi Naidoo

92. Jaco De Bruyn

93. Bulelwa Mkutukana

94. Dario Trinchero

95. Hajrah Ormajee

96. Mike Eilertsen

97. Gareth Pon

98. Magdalene Moonsamy

99. Chris Morris

100. Louis Oosthuizen

The 100 Most Influential Young South Africans is an initiative of Avance Media in partnership with Reputation Poll, EOD Partners, Jagari Designs, CELBMD Africa, My Naija Naira, Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH, iCare Hub Africa, Global Skills Exchange, Core Foundation Barcity Media and Project Know Thyself International.

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