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...
Jul 3, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
“Work to become, not to acquire.” – Elbert Hubbard With over a decade of experience and a master’s degree behind her, Mpumelele Gumede brings wisdom, empathy, and quiet resilience to her work at SANBI. As a Principal Auxiliary Services Officer, Mpumelele’s...
Jul 1, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
“The future is dark, with a darkness as much of the womb as of the grave.” This profound quote, often shared by Sinoxolo Fiki, reflects her belief that growth, innovation, and meaningful change are born from uncertainty and that the unknown is not only something to...
Jun 30, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
“Like Nike: just do it.” For Sithembile Ndlovu, these words are more than a motivational slogan; they are a personal philosophy. Whether curating botanical specimens, leading a team as Wing Coordinator, or navigating the evolving world of natural science...
Jun 6, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Grounded in faith. Growing through service. Leading with heart. “I have the strength through the One who gives me power.” – Philippians 4:13 For Siyabonga Tibini, Senior Technical Assistant at SANBI’s National Herbarium (PRE), this verse isn’t just a source of...
Jun 5, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Rooted in heritage. Powered by data. Growing the future. “Vha tshidivha khwine vhaita zwa khwine,” translated “If you know better, you will do better.”For Rangani Nemando, Senior Technician at the KwaZulu-Natal Herbarium (SANBI), this proverb, shared by radio...
Jun 4, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Nomcebo Ndlovu — Quiet Magic and Purposeful Leadership in Ornithology In the heart of Durban’s Natural Science Museum, behind the quiet hum of specimen drawers and the meticulous rhythm of preservation, you’ll find Nomcebo Ndlovu, Technical Assistant in the...
May 28, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Grounded in Grasslands, Growing in Leadership Ayanda Mnikathi brings a rare blend of technical skill, deep scientific knowledge, and heartfelt passion to her work in biodiversity data at the Natural Science Collections Facility (NSCF). With qualifications in...
May 28, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Leading with Light in the Lowveld For Nikisha Singh, passion and purpose intertwine in the field of natural science collections. Now based in Skukuza at the heart of Kruger National Park, she works as the senior biotechnician for the Biological Reference Collection, a...
