Nov 13, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest, Youth in Collections
Habitat: Found in the vibrant academic waters of Makhanda, within the NRF-SAIAB Fish Collection, Sinoxolensis fikianthus thrives among preserved specimens and passionate scientists. This environment provides the ideal conditions for growth — structured yet full of...
Nov 10, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest, Youth in Collections
Habitat:Found thriving between the bushveld and the biodiversity cabinets of Skukuza, Nikishaea singhiae flourishes in environments rich in curiosity, collaboration, and kindness. It prefers ecosystems where ideas are exchanged freely, stories are shared openly, and...
Nov 3, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest, Youth in Collections
Habitat:Found thriving in dynamic, people-centered environments — from museum workspaces to collaborative project settings — Lilisoe mbadlae flourishes where open dialogue, teamwork, and shared purpose intersect. This species is often sighted bridging gaps between...
Nov 3, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest, Youth in Collections
Found thriving in the lively halls of NRF-SAIAB, Grahamstown, Siphamandlus mcelelianus is a Wet Specimen Photographer known for bringing light, laughter, and life to every environment. With an energetic nature and a gift for connection, this species thrives in...
Nov 3, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Latest, Youth in Collections
Habitat: Pretoria, thriving within the collaborative ecosystem of SANBI. Niche: Specializes in managing and refining biodiversity data to serve a wide range of end users, ensuring accuracy and accessibility across the scientific landscape. Distinctive Traits: This...
Oct 31, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest, Youth in Collections
Habitat: Found thriving in the Pretoria Learning Zone, within the rich and dynamic ecosystem of the Agricultural Research Council. Prefers environments that nurture growth, curiosity, and collaboration. Description: A 90s-born species, Maggiella manyatsa is known for...
Oct 31, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest, Youth in Collections
Species/Emerger Description Habitat:Endemic to the Compton Herbarium, nestled in the biodiversity-rich landscapes of Cape Town. Often found thriving in friendly, supportive environments where curiosity and collaboration flourish. Morphology & Distinguishing...
Jul 10, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Quiet Impact, Deep Roots Jabulile Malindi, Biodiversity Data Technician at the Natural Science Collections Facility (NSCF), is living proof that leadership doesn’t always begin with a title; it begins with purpose. Armed with a BSc (Hons) in Plant Biotechnology and...
Jul 8, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Passionate Custodian of the Natural World Zamawelase Mwelase, a technical assistant at the Durban Natural Science Museum, embodies a profound love for nature and an unwavering commitment to biodiversity conservation. With an honours degree in environmental management...
