Apr 7, 2024 | Emerging Leaders, Iqoqwana Initiative, Latest
Getting to know Nikisha Nikisha holds an MSc. in Biological Sciences from the University of KwaZulu-Natal which primarily focused on the aspects of the biology and ecology of the southern tree agama (Acanthocercus atricollis) in an urban context. Her research...
Apr 5, 2024 | Emerging Leaders, Iqoqwana Initiative, Latest
Getting to know Nonkoliso As a child, Nonkoliso used to watch a television programme called 50/50 and that’s when her love for animals began. She studied BSc in Biological Science and Honours in Botany at Walter Sisulu University, and thereafter pursued a...
Apr 5, 2024 | Emerging Leaders, Iqoqwana Initiative, Latest
Getting to know Mandisa Mandisa is from a township called Mpophomeni in Howick, KZN. She holds a BSc Environmental Science degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She additionally has completed a certificate qualification in the introduction and advanced...
Apr 4, 2024 | Emerging Leaders, Iqoqwana Initiative, Latest
Getting to know Aabid Aabid describes himself as honest, responsible, trustworthy, independent, and with a strong sense of integrity. He takes the initiative, works well in groups, and is always optimistic about the upcoming task. He is reliable, adaptable to any...
Apr 3, 2024 | Emerging Leaders, Iqoqwana Initiative, Latest
Getting to know Chantelle Chantelle is the curator of the National Collection of Nematodes and a researcher at the Agricultural Research Council Plant Health and Protection (ARC-PHP). She is a taxonomist of various nematode groups and also has a keen interest in soil...
Apr 3, 2024 | Emerging Leaders, Iqoqwana Initiative, Latest
Getting to know Nelisiwe Nelisiwe is the Research Technician (Mollusca) under the Natural Sciences department at the KwaZulu Natal Museum in Pietermaritzburg. Her duties include taking care of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Museum Mollusca collection, procuring curatorial...
