Lona Kula

Position and company name: Service Engineer at Sungrow SA

Main activity of company: Technical support

Date and place of birth: 27 November 1993, in Lady Frere in the Eastern Cape

Education: B-Tech Electrical Engineering

Management style: Hierarchy

Personal best achievement: Service excellence award

Person you would most like to meet: Rihanna

Philosophy of life: To never be limited by other people's imagination; and to never limit others because of my own limited imagination.

Message for other women leaders: To continue inspiring us with all your great efforts, and making us believe that we can make it.

Mpho Mochaba

Position and company name: Marketing Assistant at Sungrow Southern Africa

Main activity of company: Providing alternative energy solutions

Date and place of birth: 14 May 2001, in Bethlehem, South Africa

Education: BCom Honours in Strategic Brand Management

Personal best achievement: Completing my studies and reaching this point despite all the challenges I faced. Person you would most like to meet: Sinovuyo Mondliwa

Philosophy of life: Courage allows us to start, but consistency gives us the courage to keep on going.

Message for other women leaders: Always be brave enough to stand on business.

Hannah Yan

Position and company name: Marketing Director at Sungrow Southern Africa

Main activity of company: Energy solutions provider Date of birth: 16 October

Education: Internal Auditing Hons

Management style: I prefer to set clear roles and responsibilities for each team member to optimise efficiency and minimise confusion. I foster open communication and collaboration, creating a transparent and innovative environment.

Personal best achievement: At a very young age, I went abroad to study and live independently. This experience
greatly developed my independence and adaptability. I not only successfully completed my studies but also learned how to manage myself and solve problems in an entirely unfamiliar environment.

Person you would most like to meet: Audrey Hepburn

Philosophy of life: My philosophy of life is rooted in self-belief and inner strength. I always believe in myself, no matter the external voices or challenges I face.

Message for other women leaders in the South African business community: As we celebrate Women’s Day, let's acknowledge the multitude of roles we fulfil in our lives—not just as business leaders, but also as wives, mothers, daughters and more. We often strive for perfection, but it's important to accept and appreciate all that we have accomplished, even when it’s not perfect.

Rowena Mohamed

Position and company name: Marketing Specialist at Sungrow Southern Africa Date and place of birth: 26 February 1991, in Cape Town

Education: Studying bachelor’s degree in commerce

Personal best achievement: Many people measure success by their job titles, accolades and awards. I measure success by my happiness, mental health and sanity. My greatest achievement has been reaching a place of mental clarity and happiness, which benefits not only myself but also my family and employer.

Person you would most like to meet: Shonda Rhimes

Philosophy of life: "Strive for excellence, embrace growth."

Message for other women leaders: You are braver than you know and stronger than you realise. Be courageous, even when the path seems uncertain. Mistakes are just stepping stones to success— embrace them, learn from them and keep moving forward. Shine with all your might, for you have a light that can outshine any star. Believe in yourself, because you are capable of achieving incredible things. Your potential is boundless, and success is within your reach. Keep going, keep growing and always remember: you’ve got this!

Hlengiwe Mbambo:

h.malema@originalkasinerds.com

https://sa.sungrowpower.com/