Reputation Poll International (RPI), a leading global reputation firm, has released the 2023 list of 100 Most Reputable Africans and 13 prominent South Africans made it to the list including former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
The list features individuals from diverse sectors including; Governance/Leadership, Entertainment, Human rights/Advocacy, Education, and Business. The selection criteria are Integrity, Visibility, and Impact.
Very prominent personalities featured on the list include Kenya’s Amina Chawahir Mohamed, South Africa’s Bonang Mohale, Chancellor at the University of the Free State and Professor at Johannesburg Business School; and Cameroon’s Njoya Tiku, Manager of the UNDP Regional Office in West and Central Africa.
On Governance and Policy: The President of Kenya, His Excellency William K. Ruto, the President of Malawi, His Excellency Lazarus Chakwera and Senator Chantal Moussokoura Fanny of Ivory Coast, amongst others.
On Business: Egypt’s Naguib Onsi Sawiris, Chairman of Weather Investment company, Ghana’s Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, and Executive Chairman of Jonah Capital in South Africa and Nigeria’s Dr. Dauda Lawal, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Credent Capital and Advisory Ltd.
Among the 100 most reputable Africans, South Africans earned 14 slots and those include Bonang Mohale, Carol Bouwer, CEO, Carol Bouwer Productions; Carolyn Steyn, founder, 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day; Judy Dlamini, Chancellor at the University of Witwatersrand; Leruo Tshekedi Molotlegi, 36th Kgosi of the Royal Bafokeng; Lindiwe Mazibuko, Executive Director of Apolitical Academy; Mogoeng Mogoeng, Former Chief Justice; Nelson Makamo, a visual artist; Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita, CEO of Dutch Mining Group; Phuthi Mahanyele, CEO of Naspers; Ronald Lamola, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services; Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, author, lawyer, and political activist; Thebe Ikalafeng, founder and CEO of Brand Leadership Group