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Mamandla 2025

Noeleen Abrahams  

I am a healthcare facilitator who runs weekly programmes and workshops on antenatal and postnatal care, with a particular focus on the first 1,000 days. I lead a special programme for teenagers and young mothers aimed at education and the prevention of teen pregnancy. My work extends to schools

Lerato Makhavhu 

My name is Lerato Makhavhu, and I currently serve as a training specialist. I’m passionate about empowering individuals through education and development, and I bring that same commitment into my role as a mother, advocate and changemaker. As a mother, I’m deeply involved in creating nurturing, emotionally safe environments for my children

Lungile Gamede 

Lungile Gamede is a passionate midwife as well as a reproductive, maternal, child and youth health advocate.

Bahia Lagardien 

My name is Bahia Lagardien. I am a qualified medical doctor and the primary caregiver to my seven children. I work as a GP locum on an ad hoc basis.  In my personal capacity, I often find myself being that “mom role model” or supporter to friends