Professor Nombeko Mpako – Acting Director Schools of...

This week, in our heritage series, we talk to Professor Nombeko Mpako, who is the Acting Director of the School of Arts at the University of South Africa and chair of the Department of Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology. We discuss the skills co ...

Professor Natasha Erlank – Historical Studies – University...

This week we talk to Professor Natasha Erlank, former head of the Historical Studies Department at the University of Johannesburg in our first series for Heritage month. We discuss recent poignant moments in South African history for women, highlight ...

Ambassador of Venezuela, Mairin Josefina Moreno-Merida

This week we talk to the Ambassador of Venezuela to South Africa, Ms Mairin Josefina Moreno-Merida. We discuss a few of the responsibilities in her current role, and the more significant collaborations in the continent with particular emphasis on edu ...

Ambassador Usha Dwarka-Canabady – Mauritius Secretary of Foreign...

This week we talk to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Mauritius, who doubles as the SADC National Contact Point, Ms Usha Dwarka-Canabady. We discuss a few highlights from the 37th SADC Summit, themed, “Partnering with the Private Sector in Deve ...

Dr. Mahlatse Kgokolo – Head of Dermatology –...

This week we talk to Dr Mahlatse Kgokolo - Head of Dermatology at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital/ University of Pretoria. We discuss some of the requisites in her position and specialisations in rare skin conditions, like Xeroderma Pigmentosum. We ...

Dr. Evelyn Moshokoa – Head of Urology –...

This week we talk to Dr. Evelyn Moshokoa - Head of Urology at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital/ University of Pretoria. We discuss key aspects in her portfolio and a few of the factors that led her to study the male dominated field of urology. We emp ...

Dr. Ncumisa Jilata Africa’s youngest neurosurgeon.

This week we talk to Dr. Ncumisa Jilata, who is Africa’s youngest neurosurgeon. We talk about her motivations for pursuing a career in neurosurgery, ranging from being fascinated by the central nervous system at high school, to the current shortage ...

Prof. Debra Meyer-Executive Dean Faculty of Science-University of...

This week we talk to Professor Debra Meyer the executive Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Johannesburg about her responsibilities in this position, as well as the drive to increase the proportion of women in science, not just the s ...

Moonchild Sanelly – Musician

This week we talk to musician Moonchild Sanelly, who at heart is a niche performer. We discuss her fusion of musical influences to forge a unique sound; blending jazz, hip hop and kwaito, accompanied by a ‘Xhonglish’ narrative that addresses topi ...

Ambassador of Turkey – Elif Çomoğlu Ülgen

This week we talk to the Ambassador of Turkey to South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho - Elif Çomoğlu Ülgen. We discuss some of the responsibilities in her current role, at political, cultural and trade levels; as well as Turkey’s focus on Africa ...