By In celebration of a decade of their cult-favourite Lip Oil, Clarins South Africa has partnered with ten young women under 30 who are redefining beauty and identity in the country. The #TheNext10 campaign pays tribute to the women shaping culture and progress across South Africa. While each woman has a distinct story, they all have an inspiring message about what happens when passion meets purpose:
1. Nonkululeko Mlaba – Cricket’s Fearless Trailblazer
From Durban township streets to international Test matches, Nonkululeko is SA’s left-arm spin sensation. A Proteas player since 2019, she took a historic 10‑wicket test haul against England in December 2024, becoming the first South African woman to achieve this milestone. She trains alongside legends like Imran Tahir and Keshav Maharaj and has a fearless attitude that inspires her teammates and fans alike.
2. Yewon Choi – Korean by birth, Cape Town by heart.
Yewon is a storyteller of culture through food, skincare, and style. She blends her love for local brands with the flavours of home, sharing the beauty of authentic Asian dishes and the joy of feeling seen. Whether it’s through the glow of skincare, a quiet bowl of noodles, or a piece that just feels right, her world is rooted in identity, care, and connection.
3. Masabata Sebusi – The Agri Innovator
Named one of News24’s “100 Young Mandelas,” Masabata is transforming food systems from the ground up. She co-founded AgriVuno, empowering smallholder farmers through training and market access. A fierce advocate for youth leadership and sustainability, she’s assisted over 100 farmers with training and support, building an agri-future that feeds both people and purpose.
4. Sive Mfenyana – High-Flying Role Model
From Cadet to Senior First Officer, Sive is an airline pilot flying Boeing 737-800s for South Africa’s biggest airline, FlySafair. As one of South Africa’s few black female pilots, she’s elevating dreams, motivated by purpose and community. Sive mentors aspiring aviators from under-represented communities, proving that the sky is a place women can call home.
5. Constable Brooke Erin Fritz – Underwater Hero
Constable Fritz is redefining what bravery looks like as the youngest female SAPS diver in the Western Cape. Her work spans from crime-scene recovery to lifesaving rescue missions. Celebrated by the SAPS during Youth Month 2025, she’s proof that women belong at every depth of service.
6. Jessica Thompson – Teenage Swim Star
At the age of 16, Jessica made waves at the Commonwealth Youth Games, breaking the record in the 50m butterfly and three age group records at the SA Nationals. She’s the current age group record-holder in multiple strokes and came within 0.35 seconds of qualifying for the Paris Olympics. With LA 2028 in her sights and Romania 2025 on the horizon, she’s training to make history in the pool.
7. Georgina Bennett – Fashion’s Circular Champion
As Brand Director at Style Rotate, Georgina leads one of South Africa’s most innovative fashion rental platforms. She’s styled icons like Rachel Kolisi and run major campaigns like the Style Rotate X Poetry Collection, making fashion more sustainable and accessible. She’s rewriting the fashion rulebook with elegance and impact.
8. Bridget Mangwandi – MasterChef with a Mission
At 20, Bridget became the youngest and first black female winner of MasterChef SA, pocketing R1 million and stealing hearts nationwide. A food science student, she blends creativity with culinary heritage. She is building her empire through cooking, with plans for a show, studio, and product line.
9. Candice Chirwa – Minister of Menstruation
Candice is a gender activist, author, TEDx speaker, and Founder of Qrate – a non-profit organisation pushing for menstrual education and policy reform. From her books Flow and Perils of Patriarchy to her bold podcasts, she’s shifting shame into strength and sparking national conversations around period poverty, paid menstrual leave, and reproductive rights.
10. Lindo ASMR – Zulu’s Calmest Voice
As one of South Africa’s few isiZulu ASMRtists, Lindo delivers soft, soothing content rooted in comfort and care. Her name pronunciations, skincare rituals, and bedtime stories offer healing through soft sounds. With every whisper, she promotes language pride, wellness, and accessible relaxation for local and global audiences.
Follow the campaign at @ClarinsSouthAfrica and join the celebration with #10YearsOfLipOil #TheNext10