Jonathan is one of the loudest voices standing out against fracking in South Africa. CEO of the Treasure Karoo Action Group (TKAG) and a writer, Joanthan lives on his eco-farm in the Montagu region of the Karoo. The photo was taken in his backyard which speaks volumes of the stark beauty of this bone dry landscape. He was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2013, for his efforts on protecting the Karoo region, leading a team of scientists to bring forward environmental impacts of planned exploitation of possible shale gas in the region.
Weeks after she stood down in a controversial election, Joyce Banda opened her heart on corruption, prosecution and why she has no regrets. An amazing person to meet, Banda is full of passion for women rights issues. She exudes authority and power. One of my top people to photograph.
Kerzner, built South Africa’s iconic Sun City resort and Palace of the Lost City. The youngest child of Russian Jewish immigrants to South Africa, went on to work for one of the largest accountancy firms in Durban, becoming a junior partner by the age of 25. He left shortly afterwards to take over a small chain of hotels owned by his family and built it into one of the most successful hotel groups in South Africa.
