Nobuhle Mhlongo
Introducing Nobuhle Mhlongo as the Lead for Strategic Projects and Partnerships. She is a linguistic specialist and education innovation strategist with extensive experience working across education ecosystems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her work has centred on supporting EdTech innovators in integrating multilingual content into digital learning platforms and leading impactful projects that strengthen education systems through […]
Siphelele Khanya Gusha
Khanya is a result-oriented project manager with a background in the Corporate Social Investment industry and non-profit organizations, complemented by a Btech degree in Marketing. She possesses a keen passion for education. In her previous role within the CSI/Non-Profit Sector, Khanya successfully managed projects aimed at enhancing educational opportunities and fostering community development. Her experiences […]
Sisamkele Mgudlwa
Sisamkele rejoins Funda Wande as the Programmes Administrator after being an HR Assistant Intern in 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the Western Cape, where she majored in Industrial Psychology. With a solid background in administrative work, Sisamkele brings with her a wealth of experience and a meticulous, detail-oriented […]
Hannah Esterhuizen
Hannah Esterhuizen brings over 30 years of rich experience in education, having served in various roles including Foundation Phase teacher, Multigrade educator, Learning Support teacher, Inclusive Education team member, Department Head, Principal, and Curriculum Advisor. She has worked across both rural and urban settings, navigating diverse socio-economic contexts with dedication and insight. Each role, she […]
Juliet McGear
Juliet is an accomplished professional with extensive work experience in the fields of Publishing, Adult Learning, Education,Project Management and Training and Development. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, a National Diploma in Early Childhood Development, and a certificate in Practical Labour Law, she has been able to […]
Lumka Ndlungwana
Lumka Ndlungwana is the IsiXhosa Specialist supporting all Western Cape primary schools that offer IsiXhosa as a Home Language. Her mission is to ensure that every child in the province can read for meaning by the age of 10 by 2030. With experience as both a teacher mentor and subject advisor, Lumka has spent her […]