The Mail & Guardian has officially opened nominations for the 2026 edition of its flagship 200 Young South Africans (200 YSA)

The Mail & Guardian has formally opened nominations for the 2026 edition of its flagship 200 Young South Africans (200 YSA) initiative, calling on the public to recognise exceptional young people shaping South Africa's present and future. Open to those aged 18 to 35, nominations close Friday, 13 March 2026. The annual project remains one of the country's most respected platforms for identifying and celebrating emerging leadership across sectors.