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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