Siphuxolo Mazwi

Few places carry the weight of history quite like Robben Island. For Siphuxolo Mazwi, preserving that legacy is about more than protecting the past — it is about ensuring each new generation finds its own connection to one of South Africa's most powerful symbols of freedom. At 35, Mazwi is the senior manager for marketing and tourism at the Robben Island Museum, where she leads strategies that grow the institution's profile while making heritage tourism more accessible and inclusive. Read the...