Ayabonga is a Johannesburg based development economist, columnist, broadcaster and activist. He has over 10 years experience in the public sector, academia, policy research (industrial policy, local government, labour markets and transformation), advisory, media (broadcast and print) and entrepreneurship
He recently became the Chief Commissioner at International Trade Administration Commission and also writes a regular column for the Business Day.

Liezle Wilson is a broadcaster and a communication specialist, focusing on media, communication and ontology. She is currently a broadcaster at the South African Broadcasting Corporation and the host of the ‘SA Today’ show.
Her vast interests and work in economics, lifestyle, news, current affairs, historical, culture and sport continues to fuel her passion for communication and human connection.

Zimi Mabunzi is former Miss South Africa 2021 Runner-up and a Brand South Africa ambassador. Her versatility has allowed her to pivot from a successful pageantry career into being a frequently booked corporate events host.
She is a digital content creator, a speaker and facilitator of important conversations around the empowerment of girls and women.

Ndumiso Hadebe is a South African Economist that has extensive experience in the areas of economic analysis, trade and investment research, public policy and corporate strategy. He has served in the Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) Faculty Board, the Institutional Senate at North West University (NWU) and as a visiting Faculty Member at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). He is a Contributing Author of a book titled ‘Reflections on SA’, the foreword of the book is written by the Presidency in the Republic of South Africa.

Jimmy is a commercially-minded financial professional with experience in client servicing, regulatory compliance, international consulting as well as c-level business operations and strategic management. He is also currently one of the leading Independent Analysts in South Africa and provides market analysis and commentary across 10 national and international TV and radio stations.

Ntombi is a passionate policy and trade economist whose focus is in demystifying economics and making it an inclusive discipline that speaks to all economic agents. She has worked as an economic and trade advisor for the Embassy of Switzerland. Currently, she’s an Quantamental Analyst for an Investment Bank.