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Muhammed Choonara and Alia Kajee make Mail&Guardian's Top 200 South African Youth

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In our weekly “Influ-hancers” segment this week, Real Talk spoke to two of Mail & Guardians Top 200 South African Youth, who have been recognized for the work they do in their respective fields. Not only are the two brainy, but they also have a riveting zest for justice and are using their skills to create much-needed awareness. SA Muslim Task Team’s Head of communications and marketing, Muhammed Choonara and Technical Advisor at an International Climate Support programme, Alia Kajee, talked us through their journey both behind and ahead.
18 Sep 2020 English South Africa Education · Religion & Spirituality

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