Nosimilo Ndlovu

As families disintegrate in the face of Aids and rural poverty bites deeper, a steady stream of job-­seekers arrives in Johannesburg.

The Old Mutual Foundation’s Kate Miszewski has left an indelible mark on the communities she has served. Starting her career as a qualified primary school teacher, Miszewski has taught and lectured in a number of countries around Africa — including South Africa, Botswana and Namibia — before entering the world of social investment.