May 12, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
“Let People Grow and They Will Surprise You”: Siya Calls for Systemic Change and Youth Empowerment in the Collections Sector With a quiet determination and a decade of experience behind him, Siyabonga Zamisa plays a critical but often unsung role in South...
May 9, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Digitising Legacy, Leading with Light: The Journey of Maxine Manickum “The world will not be changed by our opinion, but by our example.” – Anonymous For Maxine Manickum, leadership begins with service, intention, and quiet strength. As a biodiversity data technician...
May 8, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Latest
From Unemployment Struggles to Leadership: Randall Josephs Champions Growth at the H.W.G.J. Schweickerdt Herbarium “Life rewards effort.” Randall Evan Josephs, a First Technical Assistant at the H.W.G.J. Schweickerdt Herbarium (University of Pretoria), brings a wealth...
May 6, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Latest
Rooted in Growth: Ieslaah Isaacs Navigates Science and Leadership at the Compton Herbarium From multi-tasking intern to emerging leader, Ieslaah Isaacs is building her path with quiet confidence and a collaborative spirit. “I’ve never viewed myself as a leader, but...
Apr 16, 2024 | Emerging Leaders, Iqoqwana Initiative, Latest
Getting to know Pumela Pumela is known for being full of positive energy and a well-organised leader and team player. She describes herself as a very good communicator and a hard worker who enjoys taking on challenges and winning. She believes that the role she plays...
Apr 10, 2024 | Emerging Leaders, Iqoqwana Initiative, Latest
Getting to know Yolanda “I am Yolanda, and I strive to change the world by being myself.” Yolanda’s role is to ensure that storerooms for Cenozoic Palaeontology and Taphonomy collections are maintained. She also manages administration in the designated collections...
Apr 10, 2024 | Emerging Leaders, Iqoqwana Initiative, Latest
Getting to know Nonkululeko “I have an herbal devotion. I live and breathe medicinal plants and have a profound love for anything database related. Working at the herbarium has led me to think that I am one of God’s favorites, as I am managing the database and...
Apr 7, 2024 | Emerging Leaders, Iqoqwana Initiative, Latest
Getting to know Tanya Tanya is a science collections technician at the C.E. Moss Herbarium. She is involved in integrating orphaned collections into a fully functional herbaria. She has also been involved in the incorporation of three herbaria into the Bews Herbarium...
Apr 7, 2024 | Emerging Leaders, Iqoqwana Initiative, Latest
Getting to know Randall Randall is a technician at the H.G.W.J. Schweickerdt Herbarium (University of Pretoria). He holds an honours degree in biological sciences obtained at the University of Cape Town. He has gained experience working in collections management and...
Apr 7, 2024 | Emerging Leaders, Iqoqwana Initiative, Latest
Getting to know Zama Zama describes herself as someone who loves nature and the sea breeze, and she says the tree breeze soothes her soul. “Nature is a place where I can be at peace with the world and myself. It always reminds me that important things in life are...
