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Meet the Class of 2024

Andisiwe Sixenxe

Being a Mamandla Fellow means that I can work with other individuals who want to support mothers and together we can reshape the world and make it more accommodative for mothers.

Emma Arogundade

I’m passionate about birthing experiences (with stories of my own both good and bad), and how mothers are (or are not) accommodated in the workplace.

Evashnee Naidoo

Working in the public sector for most of my career, I made every effort to offer women in public hospital respectful care that aimed empower them to have individualised and self influenced birth choices, buying a birth stool for women to explore alternative birthing positions is one of the many things I did to improve birth experience in a public Hospital.

Florah Thobakgale

Being a Mamandla Fellow really means a lot to me because I’m very passionate about supporting mothers and advocating for motherhood issues.

Florence Ramoshaba

I have worked with caregivers for almost 10 years. I am excited about being Mamandla Fellow because I will join hands with other women supporting mothers across the country.

Jandi Newall

I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with others and learning from them.

Karabo Mokoena

Context matters, and it is hard to advocate for issues of the mind while mothers are struggling with more immediate needs such as safety, food, shelter and other physiological needs.

Khensani Shivambu-Mabasa

Being a Mamandla Fellow/Alumni means everything to me – it represents a community of strong women driving social change and advocating for mothers’ rights. As a Mamandla Fellow, I’m committed to continuing my work and amplifying marginalized voice.

Lutendo Lishi

Being a Mamandla fellow means committing myself into being the backbone for mothers who need support in dealing with challenges of motherhood. It means getting on the ground, collaboratively working with mothers, empowering them to improve their lives.

Motlalepule Sarah Banda

As a Mamandla Fellow, I find profound significance in engaging with a community of passionate women dedicated to uplifting and holding space for mothers. It offers me a platform to share my ideas on how best to serve women, amplifying my advocacy and fostering meaningful connections within the maternal support community.

Natasha Mushonga

Becoming a Mamandla Fellow holds profound significance for me. It means joining a community committed to empowering and supporting mothers during their early motherhood journey. It’s an opportunity to amplify my impact, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and contribute to positive change on a broader scale.

Nozuko Poni

I am most passionate about environmental rights and the rights of women and children, and enjoy putting together advocacy projects that translate complex legislation into palatable information to spark active citizenship and better the lives of women and children.

Thandekile Khumalo

Being a Mamandla fellow means that my role in society has just become bigger, the promised growth of the fellowship will enable me to lead with caution, create lasting environments for mother’s to fully embrace their Mothership role despite the difficulties of raising a special needs child.

Vuyiswa Kumalo

I am looking forward to gaining knowledge and developing key skills through this fellowship. My goal is to contribute to our shared cause, which I believe is crucial towards creating a more supportive and empowering environment for mothers and their communities.

Vuyokazi Ngemntu

The fellowship is a fertile environment to further my passion for using creative writing to assist victims of GBV to find healing justice.