Johanna Makgalemele
Johanna Makgalemele | |
|---|---|
| Born | Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Other names | Johanna Mukoki |
| Education | Rhodes University (BCom, Accounting and Economics) |
| Occupations | Businesswoman, motivational speaker, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer | Travel with Flair |
| Known for | Co-founder of Travel with Flair, first African board member of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives, multiple business awards |
| Title | Group CEO of Travel with Flair |
| Spouse |
Alan Mukoki
(m. 2011, divorced) |
| Relatives | Basetsana Kumalo (sister) |
Johanna Makgalemele[1] (previously known as Johanna Mukoki) is a South African entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. She is the co-founder of Travel with Flair,[2] a South African travel management company.
Early life and Education
Johanna Makgalemele was born in Soweto, South Africa, during the apartheid era. She is the elder sister of Basetsana Kumalo, a South African media personality and former Miss South Africa.[3] Makgalemele attended Rhodes University,[4] where she earned a BCOM degree, major in Accounting and Economics.[3]
Awards
In 2008, Makgalemele was named South Africa's Most Influential Woman in Business and Government in the Tourism Sector by the CEO Magazine.[5] In 2012, she was named Emerging South African Entrepreneur of the Year at the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Awards.[6] In 2017, she received the Exceptional Commitment Award from the ASATA Diners Club Awards.[7] Makgalemele was also the winner of the 2017 BWASA Businesswoman of the Year under the entrepreneur category.[8]
Personal life
Makgalemele married South African businessman Alan Mukoki in 2011.[9][3] The couple divorced in 2020.[10]
References
- ^ Makgalemele, Johanna (July 30, 2021). "Johanna Makgalemele: A Powerhouse Leader in Global Executive Travel". Lionesses of Africa.
- ^ "About Us". Travel with Flair. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Johanna Mukoki's biography: All we know about Basetsana Kumalo's older sister". Briefly.co.za. 15 January 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ^ "Rhodes University Academic Calendar 2025" (PDF). Rhodes University. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Johanna Mukoki: 'I am an entrepreneur' - Brand South Africa". 2014-08-27. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
- ^ "EY_Africa". www.ey.com. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
- ^ "The best of the best | Travelnews". www.travelnews.co.za. 2017-11-29. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
- ^ Publicnow (2017-09-11). "Sasol : WINNERS OF 2017 BWASA BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS ANNOUNCED | MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
- ^ "SABC board rocked by resignation". News24. November 16, 2017. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Basetsana's Sister, Johanna Mukoki, Leaves Cheating Husband | South Africa Rich And Famous". 2021-02-28. Retrieved 2025-11-26.