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You do not need to be rich to protect nature and harvest its rewards.

For more than 30 years, Zalisile Marwanqana, better known as “Sweet Mama”, has been constantly nourishing young talent in the performing arts, sports and life skills — going as far as using his social grants to fund his programmes. Since 1989, the 63-year-old multitalented patriot of Nqadu village near Willowvale has been developing young talent.

Behind the bleak grey walls of St Peter’s Claver Catholic Church lies a garden of Eden, budding with life and hope for hundreds of residents. For more than 20 years, Local Hero nominee, Sister Nobulali Bulurelo, 53, has been helping the elderly community feed their families by growing organic vegetables in the church gardens.

For more than 30 years, Zalisile Marwanqana, better known as “Sweet Mama”, has been constantly nourishing young talent in the performing arts, sports and life skills — going as far as using his social grants to fund his programmes. Since 1989, the 63-year-old multitalented patriot of Nqadu village near Willowvale has been developing young talent.

He is not afraid to upset anyone in his quest for justice, nor is he scared to take on authority or voice his opinion when he feels an injustice has been done. Firebrand community activist, civil rights crusader and children’s rights champion Petros Majola has dedicated his life to fighting for vulnerable groups whose rights are violated.