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Originally from South Africa, Tracey Webster is Executive Director of AFLI and is based in Johannesburg.

Originally from South Africa, Siza Majola is the Corporate Affairs Executive at ADvTech.

Nonhlanhla Mayisela is a 2014 Tutu Fellow originally from South Africa. She is a member of the South African Property Owners Association and sits on the executive committee of the Women.

Originally from South Africa, Ndumiso Luthuli is Director of Project Finance and Development at Virtual Consulting Engineers.

Tatenda Manjengwa is originally from Zimbabwe

Originally from South Africa, Robin Perks is Founder & CEO of Aperture Consulting & Recruitment.

Dr. Jacqueline Chimhanzi, Senior Strategist, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of South Africa

Originally from South Africa, Niven Postma is Head of the South African Reserve Bank Academy.

In May 2014, the African Youth Initiative (AYINET) hosted the National War Victims’ Conference in Kampala, Uganda. The event provided a powerful platform for war victims in Africa to engage with Government, civil society and development partners, and proved to be a springboard for greater global awareness of the plight of war victims.

Episode 4: 'The baton has been passed'

In part 4 of 4,  as the leaders' fellowship comes to an end, Al Jazeera asks if the young Africans have been transformed into great leaders.

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This video series aired on Al Jazeera English TV. Please note that this video may not be viewable in your region. We apologize for any inconvenience.

You can also go to the web page at Al Jazeera where all four episodes in the series can be found.
 

Episode 2: Sharing Archbishop Tutu's dream

The young leaders have an emotional meeting with Desmond Tutu and are warned of the pitfalls of leading in Africa. In part 2 of 4, watch how each of the 25 top African professionals who have arrived in Cape Town for a leadership retreat have their own idea of what the continent needs from their generation of leaders.

You can also go to the web page at Al Jazeera where all four episodes in the series can be found.

Episode 1: A new moral task force for Africa?

Great leadership may be in short supply but an African experiment championed by Desmond Tutu offers hope for the future. In part 1 of 4, watch this stirring look into how 25 remarkable young Africans were chosen and groomed to form a new moral task force. One that promises to transform its home continent.

You can also go to the web page at Al Jazeera where all four episodes in the series can be found.