Siyabulela Lethuxolo Xuza (born 1989) is a South African scientist, energy-engineering expert, entrepreneur and Harvard engineering graduate.

[2] In 2017 President Jacob Zuma presented Xuza with South Africa's highest honour, the Order of Mapungubwe[3][4][5] for his contributions to scientific innovation.

[6] Describing the moment that sparked high passion for science he said: I was chasing the roar of a Cessna plane dropping election pamphlets over Mthatha, my South African township.

[2] He was invited to Mombasa, Kenya, to assist in finding sustainable solutions to economic and social issues facing Africa.

[2][12] Xuza was interviewed about this research by Phakamisa Ndzamela, financial services editor at Business Day, in which they discussed how the technology could be used in a power source to charge small devices such as cellphones and laptop computers.

[13] Xuza became Total South Africa's energy ambassador[14] in 2015 and he was a guest speaker at the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg in 2015.

The description of the award reads: "For his excellent contribution to scientific innovation at an early stage, proving to himself and others that through determination and hard work one can achieve new career heights.