Youth in Collections | Siphamandla Mceleli

Qualifications: BSc Biological Science and BSc Hons Zoology Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: Unlike most people, I was never even aware of collections and the kind of career opportunities in it. I only knew more about them through my mentor and I...

Youth in Collections | Amanda Gura

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: When I was a child, I wanted to be a Doctor, like many other kids from my hood. But things don’t always go according to our plans. In high school I had...

Youth in Collections | Siyabonga Zamisa

Qualifications:Bsc Biological Sciences: UKZN (Westville) Q: What inspired you to make this career choice? A: I am a young Afrikan person who is passionate about his continent. That’s the main reason I fell in love with science. Botany and Zoology was what I wanted to...

Youth in Collections | Sfiso Mnxati

Qualifications: BSc in Biological Science, Honours in Botany and finalising Masters in Demography and Population Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Q: What inspired you to make this career choice? A: The love for flora and fauna inspired me to do my first...

Youth in Collections | Ashton Welcome

Qualifications: PhD in Botany Q: What inspired you to make this career choice? A: When I was younger, I actually wanted to be a veterinarian, so I chose to study Zoology and Botany. The field of ethnobotany drew me into the world of plants and the field of taxonomy...