WELLNESS BOOTH

WELLNESS BOOTH

Ofentse Mohloke Is a 19-year-old South African mental health activist, author and youth advocate dedicated to improving the wellbeing of young people. He is the author of From Goals to Glory and How Does School Make You Feel?, publications that explore the intersections of education, personal growth and mental wellness.

25 Jun 19 min

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Ayakha Hlanganisa Is an Environmental Scientist and registered Candidate Natural Scientist (Cand.Sci.Pract.) with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mpumalanga. She is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Risk Management and works in environmental compliance within the oil and gas sector. Her expertise includes groundwater remediation, waste management,…

25 Jun 12 min

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Tshepo Boshiane Is a South African author, communications specialist and youth development advocate from New Eersterus, Hammanskraal. He is also the founder of the Tshepo Boshiane Foundation, established in 2020. Through humanitarian work, the foundation promotes social cohesion, alleviates poverty through educational initiatives and creates opportunities for youth empowerment and…

18 Jun 16 min

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Lebogang Mashigo Is a Senior Programmes Manager, AWARE.org and an experienced communications professional with expertise in public relations, strategic communications, and sustainability programmes. Since joining AWARE.org as Senior Programmes Manager in December 2023, he has leveraged his experience across the corporate and NGO sectors to advance the organisation's whole-of-society approach…

11 Jun 14 min

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Manyoka Anzani Is an environmental professional with an Honours degree in Environmental Science (Geography) and qualifications in Project Management, Report Writing, and SAMTRAC International for General Industry. She has also completed climate change training through the UNFCCC and the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute.

11 Jun 16 min

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Ntsikelelo Mzibomvu Is a South African speaker, facilitator, author, and creative entrepreneur whose work focuses on storytelling, mental health advocacy, and leadership development. Drawing from his personal journey through depression and anxiety, he inspires audiences to embrace resilience, purpose, and personal growth. As Co-Founder and CEO of several creative ventures,…

4 Jun 10 min

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Dr Mmatheo Motsisi Is a Johannesburg-based holistic healthcare clinician, author, and researcher with more than 30 years of experience. She integrates Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Indigenous healing knowledge in her practice. She is the author of The Gem: Lotus of a Thousand Petals and Odyssey of a Healer,…

4 Jun 16 min

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Ingrid Bame Is a Project Manager at the National Council Against Smoking, where she has spent nearly five years working in tobacco control advocacy and public health awareness. She began her journey as one of South Africa’s first youth champions for tobacco control, playing a leading role in establishing the…

28 May 17 min

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Silindile Nxumalo Is an aspiring Mount Kilimanjaro summiteer, runner, and menstrual hygiene awareness advocate. Through her #SliSummitsKili campaign, she is raising awareness about period poverty while advocating for dignity, education, and access to sanitary products for girls. In partnership with the Imbumba Foundation and the Trek4Mandela Caring4Girls Programme, she aims…

28 May 19 min

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Sister Constance Matshi Registered Professional Nurse specializing in Primary Health Care with over 16 years of dedicated experience in clinic and community healthcare settings. Joined the Wits University Campus Health team in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sister Constance is skilled in delivering comprehensive patient care, with expertise spanning psychiatric…

21 May 13 min

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Dr Vuyiswa Kumalo Is a Medical Officer who earned her medical degree from the University of Cape Town and subsequently obtained a diploma in Primary Emergency Care, which led her to practice maritime medicine as a ship physician. She later transitioned into clinical trial research at the South African Medical…

14 May 14 min

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Dr Wonderful Thabiso Khumalo Is a South African medical doctor and emerging global health researcher whose work sits at the intersection of medicine, public health, and social impact. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2024 and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Oxford, specialising…

14 May 17 min

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Sr Phumzile Nhlapo Is a Qualified Professional Nurse with a Diploma in General Nursing, Community Nursing, Psychiatry, and Midwifery, obtained in 2006. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Assessment, Treatment, and Care (2011). She has a total of 19 years of nursing experience. For the past 10 years,…

7 May 13 min

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Tebogo Motukisi Is a dedicated Counsellor, Life Coach, and NLP Practitioner committed to empowering women and children to overcome life’s challenges and unlock their full potential. She currently serves as a Umatter Project Manager, where she supports parents of burn survivors in building resilience, strengthening self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and…

7 May 19 min

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Dr Cosnet Lerato Rametse-Sangweni (MD, PhD) and Sakhile Dubazana, Gauteng reginal manager from Ikamva Youth Center. Is a clinician-scientist, medical doctor, and immunologist whose work sits at the intersection of laboratory research, clinical practice, and community health. She is deeply invested in bridging science and society, translating complex medical knowledge…

30 Apr 16 min

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Mathapelo Majola Is a dedicated Clinical Nephrology Technologist with a deep commitment to improving kidney health awareness and patient care. With extensive experience working directly with individuals undergoing dialysis, she brings both technical expertise and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to her work. Driven by a passion for health education, she…

30 Apr 14 min

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Dr Edgar Phukubje – Cardiovascular Researcher Is a cardiovascular researcher and Principal Investigator involved in research projects at AURUM. He holds a PhD in Physiology from the University of the Witwatersrand, where he specialised in hypertension phenotypes, cardiovascular dysfunction, and non-pharmacological interventions in Black South African populations. His research interests…

23 Apr 15 min

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Dr Taskeen Fathima Docrat Is an experienced research scientist with a PhD in Medical Biochemistry, specialising in molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, mental health, toxicology, and both metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to understanding disease at a molecular level and advancing preventative health…

23 Apr 11 min

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Zama Manonyane Is a qualified Dental Therapist who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Therapy from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, which she obtained in 2016. Originally from KwaZulu-Natal and raised in Boksburg, Zama is a passionate and dedicated oral health professional committed to improving patient care and community well-being…

19 Apr 20 min

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Dr Candice Fick Is a medical doctor and public health practitioner with over a decade of experience providing holistic, patient-centred healthcare in Johannesburg. Passionate about quality healthcare, she focuses not only on treating illness, but also on promoting long-term health and wellbeing. Her clinical work, particularly in primary healthcare settings,…

19 Apr 15 min