Our Team
At Vision20Megaminds, we believe that transformative change begins with bold, ethical, and compassionate leadership. Our team brings together a diverse collective of strategists, community leaders, policy thinkers, and innovators committed to building a more inclusive, sustainable future.
From our founding board to our advisory council of Megaminds (GrootKoppe), each member offers unique expertise and a shared vision: to place people at the centre of development and to rethink how society responds to 21st-century challenges.
We are united by purpose, driven by values, and grounded in the belief that tomorrow’s thinkers can create a better world—today.
From our founding board to our advisory council of Megaminds (GrootKoppe), each member offers unique expertise and a shared vision: to place people at the centre of development and to rethink how society responds to 21st-century challenges.
We are united by purpose, driven by values, and grounded in the belief that tomorrow’s thinkers can create a better world—today.
Founding Members

Mr. Itumeleng Mokoena
Co-Founder & Chairperson
We cannot recalibrate a nation without recalibrating how we lead. That’s the heart of V20MM.

Mr. Shadrack Shuping
Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor
Transformation must be grounded in trust, and that trust begins with authentic leadership.
Advisory Council (GrootKoppe)
Our GrootKoppe form a dynamic advisory council that brings together thought leaders across sectors education, health, technology, policy, business, and the arts—to guide and strengthen our strategic direction.
This council:
• Reflects the voices of South Africa’s diverse communities
• Leads theme-based working groups and projects
• Supports V20MM’s national and continental vision-building efforts
This council:
• Reflects the voices of South Africa’s diverse communities
• Leads theme-based working groups and projects
• Supports V20MM’s national and continental vision-building efforts