WELLNESS BOOTH

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Tshepo Lechaba Is a Deputy Director for Research and Niche Areas Support at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). He holds a PhD in Medical Physiology and is an experienced researcher and innovation leader with a passion for advancing pharmaceutical and biotechnology research in South Africa. His research focuses…

30 Jul 20 min

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Dr Diliza Madinga Is a medical doctor with expertise in healthcare strategy, operations and investment. He currently serves as a Transactor at RH Managers, where he analyses and helps reposition private healthcare assets, with a focus on hospital performance, financial sustainability and strategic growth. Drawing on experience in clinical medicine,…

30 Jul 20 min

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Nigel Moyo Is a final-year Bachelor of Education student at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), majoring in English and Life Orientation. Born blind, Nigel attended schools for learners with visual impairments throughout his basic education before enrolling at Wits in 2022. His journey reflects resilience, determination and a passion…

23 Jul 14 min

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Mr Gumede has served as the Director of CASME since 2023. With more than two decades of experience in STEM teacher development, he has progressed from facilitator to senior leadership within the sector. A seasoned high school mathematics educator with extensive Grade 12 teaching experience, he brings deep expertise in…

23 Jul 18 min

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Emmanuel Okeke Is an Intellectual Property Attorney with a background in Biochemistry and a co-inventor of a tuberculosis diagnostic device. His work sits at the intersection of science, innovation, and the law, where he helps researchers, startups, and inventors navigate the process of protecting and commercialising their ideas. Drawing on…

16 Jul 18 min

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Dr Dusty Donnelly Is an admitted advocate of the High Court of South Africa and a law academic at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She is the Director of the Unit of Maritime Law and Maritime Studies and specialises in the regulation of artificial intelligence, data protection, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies…

16 Jul 19 min

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Mpho Mulovhedzi Is a South African entrepreneur, wellness advocate, fitness coach, and founder of MMFitness Health & Beauty Spa. Through her business, she promotes healthy living by offering personal fitness coaching, wellness programes, healthy meal preparation, herbal and organic products, and holistic health solutions that empower individuals to lead healthier…

9 Jul 17 min

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Vhutshilo Ronald Netshiongolwe Is a South African entrepreneur, agricultural innovator, and product developer dedicated to addressing food insecurity, malnutrition, and undernutrition across Africa. A certified aircraft machinist and CNC programmer, he is the founder of Natural Harvest (Pty) Ltd, a company focused on developing high-value agricultural products, functional foods, and…

9 Jul 14 min

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Cleo Ndlovu Is a Biotechnologist, Medical device specialist, Clinical researcher, Quality management systems professional. She is also the Chief Operating Officer at RHYZOTHERM PTY (LTD).

2 Jul 17 min

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Dr Sayyam Azam Is a qualified dermatologist with over five years of clinical experience and a strong focus on evidence-based, patient-centred care. He is also a passionate advocate for the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, with expertise in AI-driven medical imaging, including the annotation and interpretation of dermatological images,…

2 Jul 14 min

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Ofentse Mohloke Is a 19-year-old South African mental health activist, author and youth advocate dedicated to improving the wellbeing of young people. He is the author of From Goals to Glory and How Does School Make You Feel?, publications that explore the intersections of education, personal growth and mental wellness.

25 Jun 19 min

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Ayakha Hlanganisa Is an Environmental Scientist and registered Candidate Natural Scientist (Cand.Sci.Pract.) with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mpumalanga. She is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Risk Management and works in environmental compliance within the oil and gas sector. Her expertise includes groundwater remediation, waste management,…

25 Jun 12 min

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Tshepo Boshiane Is a South African author, communications specialist and youth development advocate from New Eersterus, Hammanskraal. He is also the founder of the Tshepo Boshiane Foundation, established in 2020. Through humanitarian work, the foundation promotes social cohesion, alleviates poverty through educational initiatives and creates opportunities for youth empowerment and…

18 Jun 16 min

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Lebogang Mashigo Is a Senior Programmes Manager, AWARE.org and an experienced communications professional with expertise in public relations, strategic communications, and sustainability programmes. Since joining AWARE.org as Senior Programmes Manager in December 2023, he has leveraged his experience across the corporate and NGO sectors to advance the organisation's whole-of-society approach…

11 Jun 14 min

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Manyoka Anzani Is an environmental professional with an Honours degree in Environmental Science (Geography) and qualifications in Project Management, Report Writing, and SAMTRAC International for General Industry. She has also completed climate change training through the UNFCCC and the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute.

11 Jun 16 min

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Ntsikelelo Mzibomvu Is a South African speaker, facilitator, author, and creative entrepreneur whose work focuses on storytelling, mental health advocacy, and leadership development. Drawing from his personal journey through depression and anxiety, he inspires audiences to embrace resilience, purpose, and personal growth. As Co-Founder and CEO of several creative ventures,…

4 Jun 10 min

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Dr Mmatheo Motsisi Is a Johannesburg-based holistic healthcare clinician, author, and researcher with more than 30 years of experience. She integrates Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Indigenous healing knowledge in her practice. She is the author of The Gem: Lotus of a Thousand Petals and Odyssey of a Healer,…

4 Jun 16 min

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Ingrid Bame Is a Project Manager at the National Council Against Smoking, where she has spent nearly five years working in tobacco control advocacy and public health awareness. She began her journey as one of South Africa’s first youth champions for tobacco control, playing a leading role in establishing the…

28 May 17 min

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Silindile Nxumalo Is an aspiring Mount Kilimanjaro summiteer, runner, and menstrual hygiene awareness advocate. Through her #SliSummitsKili campaign, she is raising awareness about period poverty while advocating for dignity, education, and access to sanitary products for girls. In partnership with the Imbumba Foundation and the Trek4Mandela Caring4Girls Programme, she aims…

28 May 19 min

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Sister Constance Matshi Registered Professional Nurse specializing in Primary Health Care with over 16 years of dedicated experience in clinic and community healthcare settings. Joined the Wits University Campus Health team in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sister Constance is skilled in delivering comprehensive patient care, with expertise spanning psychiatric…

21 May 13 min