FameLab South Africa, the national leg of the world’s largest science communication competition, is about to reach its climactic final. Get inspired by the 15 charismatic young scientists who are transforming South Africa with their innovative research and their infectious passion for sharing it.

1. Thandokuhle Gama - University of the Free State 11. Letago Kgamoeswana - North West University
2. Brian Kariithi - University of the Witwatersrand 12. Kaylan Reddy - Stellenbosch University 
3. Hima Rama - University of the Witwatersrand (SAIAB) 13. Ginny Sasha Tito - University of South Africa (iNanoWS)
4. Neliswe Dlamini - Council for Scientific Industrial Research 14. Rechana Desai - University of the Witwatersrand (CoE - Human Dev) 
5. Caitlin Rabe - University Cape Town (CoE - Palaeo)  15. Malangu Blose - University of the Witwatersrand (VIDA)
6. Oluwatoyin Onipe - University of Venda 16. Ishmael Phalana - University of Limpopo 
7. Zakhiti Makhize - University of KwaZulu Natal 17. Lungile Buthelezi - University of KwaZulu Natal
8. Nhlanhla Maluleke - Nabio Counsulting 18. Zinhle Mthombothi - Stellenbosch University (SACEMA)
9. Tasvi Daya - University of the Witwatersrand 19. Thabani Mtsi - Stellenbosch University
10. Abdullahi Jamiu - University of the Free State 20. Shivani Ramburrun - University of the Witwatersrand