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Vega Moving Urban Culture Forward Four Vega Alumni feature in the Top 100 people in SA who are influencing and moving urban culture forward. Source: http://theplugmag.co/2017/06/13/the-plug-100-100-81 #80: Thabang ‘Tipi’ Manyelo - BA in Creative Brand Communications 2014 Johannesburg Polokwane native, Thabang ‘Tipi’ Manyelo, has risen to become one of the most gifted young talents within the South African ad industry. Currently an award-winning copywriter at esteemed agency FCB Africa, Thabang has overcome tremendous odds to cement his place in an immensely competitive industry. His creative prowess, passion and tenacity have resulted in a plethora of local and international awards. Keep an eye out for him in future, he is definitely on his way to creating an unforgettable legacy as one of South Africa’s most esteemed creatives. #81: Melusi Mhlungu - BA in Creative Brand Communications 2008 Johannesburg Melusi Mhlungu is one of the most revered creative minds within South African advertising. He is a copywriter at leading ad agency, Ogilvy and Mather Johannesburg, and was awarded the coveted Loeries 2015 Young Creative of the Year accolade. The talented copywriter has conceptualised some of the greatest ads of the past few years and is set to leave an ineradicable mark on the local ad industry. 22