Youth in Collections | Aphiwe Kozana

Youth in Collections | Aphiwe Kozana

Qualifications: BSc. Botany and Zoology. Honours in Botany (Molecular Biology). Currently doing Masters in Botany. Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: I have always been fascinated by biology in general. Growing up I used to watch National Geographics...
Youth in Collections | Ayanda Mnikathi

Youth in Collections | Ayanda Mnikathi

Qualifications: BSc. Degree in Environmental Science, Honours degree in Grassland Science and currently in my Master’s degree in Grassland Science. Q: What inspired you to make this career choice? A: In high school I always loved and got great marks for Geography and...
Youth in Collections | Natasha Govender

Youth in Collections | Natasha Govender

Qualifications: BSc. Hons. Ecological Sciences Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: My parents were avid gardeners and the plethora of flowering plants and fruit trees were home to many little critters, so my love for nature began in my own backyard. I...
Youth in Collections | Zamawelase Mwelase

Youth in Collections | Zamawelase Mwelase

Qualifications: BSc Biochemistry and Microbiology (UKZN), BSc Hons. Environmental Management (UNISA), MSc Nature Conservation (in progress), UNISA. Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: Well, I didn’t choose this career, it chose me by chance 😊. Due to...
Youth in Collections | Muneiwa Tshikuvhe

Youth in Collections | Muneiwa Tshikuvhe

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Botany and Zoology, Bachelor of Science Honours in Botany (University of Venda)Currently finalising Master of Science in Biological Sciences (University of Cape Town) Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: My passion...
Youth in Collections | Aarifah Jakoet

Youth in Collections | Aarifah Jakoet

Qualifications: BSc. in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, BSc. (Hons) in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: At a university open day, I found the botany booth and the information given at that booth felt like...

Youth in Collections | Zinzi Sinazo Somana

Qualifications: BSc. Biological Science, Zoology Honours (Walter Sisulu University); Master of Science Zoology (Rhodes University) Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: To be honest, I never thought of a BSc. Degree. I applied at Walter Sisulu University...