Nationality: South Africa
Maambele Khosa is the Founder and CEO of SheCab, a women-led transport social enterprise that has redefined safe mobility for women in South Africa amid one of the world's highest rates of gender-based violence. Founded in 2021, SheCab has grown on a model that centres women's safety, dignity, and financial independence. Maambele also serves as Head of Communications & Marketing at the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI), Stellenbosch University, leading strategic communications for more than 120 scientists shaping infectious disease policy across Africa. A Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 honouree (2025) and Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans (2023), she is committed to building systems that empower African women and amplify African science.