WELLNESS BOOTH

WELNESS BOOTH

Marilise de Villiers Basson Is the Founder and CEO of ROAR! Coaching & Consulting and a recognised wellbeing expert specialising in burnout recovery and leadership development. She partners with leaders and organisations to build resilient, psychologically safe cultures

23 May 13 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Vuyiswa Kumalo Is a Medical Officer who earned her medical degree from the University of Cape Town and subsequently obtained a diploma in Primary Emergency Care, which led her to practice maritime medicine as a ship physician. She later transitioned into clinical trial research at the South African Medical…

14 May 14 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Wonderful Thabiso Khumalo Is a South African medical doctor and emerging global health researcher whose work sits at the intersection of medicine, public health, and social impact. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2024 and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Oxford, specialising…

14 May 17 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Sr Phumzile Nhlapo Is a Qualified Professional Nurse with a Diploma in General Nursing, Community Nursing, Psychiatry, and Midwifery, obtained in 2006. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Assessment, Treatment, and Care (2011). She has a total of 19 years of nursing experience. For the past 10 years,…

7 May 13 min

WELLNES BOOTH

Tebogo Motukisi Is a dedicated Counsellor, Life Coach, and NLP Practitioner committed to empowering women and children to overcome life’s challenges and unlock their full potential. She currently serves as a Umatter Project Manager, where she supports parents of burn survivors in building resilience, strengthening self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and…

7 May 19 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Cosnet Lerato Rametse-Sangweni (MD, PhD) and Sakhile Dubazana, Gauteng reginal manager from Ikamva Youth Center. Is a clinician-scientist, medical doctor, and immunologist whose work sits at the intersection of laboratory research, clinical practice, and community health. She is deeply invested in bridging science and society, translating complex medical knowledge…

30 Apr 16 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Mathapelo Majola Is a dedicated Clinical Nephrology Technologist with a deep commitment to improving kidney health awareness and patient care. With extensive experience working directly with individuals undergoing dialysis, she brings both technical expertise and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to her work. Driven by a passion for health education, she…

30 Apr 14 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Edgar Phukubje – Cardiovascular Researcher Is a cardiovascular researcher and Principal Investigator involved in research projects at AURUM. He holds a PhD in Physiology from the University of the Witwatersrand, where he specialised in hypertension phenotypes, cardiovascular dysfunction, and non-pharmacological interventions in Black South African populations. His research interests…

23 Apr 15 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Taskeen Fathima Docrat Is an experienced research scientist with a PhD in Medical Biochemistry, specialising in molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, mental health, toxicology, and both metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to understanding disease at a molecular level and advancing preventative health…

23 Apr 11 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Zama Manonyane Is a qualified Dental Therapist who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Therapy from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, which she obtained in 2016. Originally from KwaZulu-Natal and raised in Boksburg, Zama is a passionate and dedicated oral health professional committed to improving patient care and community well-being…

19 Apr 20 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Candice Fick Is a medical doctor and public health practitioner with over a decade of experience providing holistic, patient-centred healthcare in Johannesburg. Passionate about quality healthcare, she focuses not only on treating illness, but also on promoting long-term health and wellbeing. Her clinical work, particularly in primary healthcare settings,…

19 Apr 15 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Chama Jere Simwimwa Is a dedicated and highly skilled professional nurse with extensive experience across healthcare, education, management, research, and occupational health and safety. She holds a degree in Education, along with qualifications in Management, Research, and Occupational Health and Safety. This multidisciplinary background enables her to take a holistic…

10 Apr 11 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Tshegofatso Maimela Maimela is a Public Health Physician and Preventive Medicine Practitioner with a strong focus on strengthening health systems in South Africa. She is an academic in the Division of Community Health at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, where she contributes to training the…

9 Apr 13 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Bulelwa Mahura Is an experienced social worker and certified life coach with over 20 years in social development. Affiliated with Wits University, she has worked extensively with children and families affected by HIV and AIDS, trained community workers, and provided long-term psychosocial support to persons with disabilities and their caregivers.

2 Apr 13 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Elaine Passmoor, Elaine Passmoor is the National Executive Director of Down Syndrome South Africa, where she leads efforts to promote inclusion, awareness, and support for individuals with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities across the country. She is a devoted mother of three, and her journey is deeply personal, with her…

2 Apr 19 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Edgar Phukubje – Cardiovascular Researcher Is a cardiovascular researcher and physiologist with a strong focus on hypertension, cardiometabolic health, and disease prevention in South African populations. He holds a PhD in Physiology from the University of the Witwatersrand, where his research centred on hypertension phenotypes, cardiovascular dysfunction, and non-pharmacological…

30 Mar 28 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Precious Bongi Sithole Is a highly respected ophthalmologist with a special interest in corneal conditions and advanced eye surgery. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pretoria and completed her ophthalmology training at the University of the Witwatersrand, where she developed her expertise in managing complex anterior…

19 Mar 12 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Laila Jeebodh Is an Educational Psychologist, lecturer, and founder of Psychologists Beyond Borders, an organisation supporting war-traumatised refugees worldwide. She specialises in psycho-educational assessments and therapeutic interventions, including mindfulness-based practices. Laila has lectured at the University of Johannesburg and worked extensively with diverse communities locally and internationally, including humanitarian work…

19 Mar 20 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Mashela Mogaila Mokgabudi “SHELA THE VISIONARY” Grew up in a low-income family and experienced firsthand the challenges of accessing dignified sanitary care during her periods—a reality that millions of girls across Africa continue to face. Determined to break the barriers of period poverty, she turned her personal experiences into a…

12 Mar 16 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Bianca Kaiser Is the Director and Co-founder of Cheeba Cannabis & Hemp Academy, one of Africa’s leading cannabis and hemp education platforms. Based in Cape Town, she co-founded Cheeba in 2020 with partners Trenton Birch and Linda Siboto to professionalise and grow Africa’s emerging cannabis and hemp industry through accessible…

12 Mar 18 min