2026 AYGS Conference Members of the Organizing Committee

2026 AYGS Conference Members of the Organizing Committee

Human Sciences Research Council

  1. Prof Charles Hongoro – Human Sciences Research Council
  2. Dr Nomcebo Ubisi – Human Sciences Research Council
  3. Prof Check Achu – Human Sciences Research Council
  4. Dr Vuyo Mjimba – Human Sciences Research Council
  5. Phemelo Mashamaite – Human Sciences Research Council
  6. Matome Clement Monepya – Human Sciences Research Council
  7. Dr Nosisa Zaca– Human Sciences Research Council
  8. Dr Blessing Masamha – Human Sciences Research Council
  9. Ngwako Lebeya – Human Sciences Research Council
  10. Ncumisa Liwela– Human Sciences Research Council
  11. Meketsi Tsotetsi– Human Sciences Research Council
  12. Busisiwe Hlatshwayo – Human Sciences Research Council
  13. Masego Masenya – Human Sciences Research Council
  14. Thabo Mphelo – Human Sciences Research Council
  15. Antonio Erasmus – Human Sciences Research Council
  16. Samantha Linn Coert – Human Sciences Research Council
  17. Adziliwi Nematandani – Human Sciences Research Council
  18. Jehan Latief – Human Sciences Research Council
  19. Lindiwe Mashologu – Human Sciences Research Council
  20. Ilze Visagie– Human Sciences Research Council
  21. Lindiwe Mashologu– Human Sciences Research Council
  22. Lee-Ann Fritz– Human Sciences Research Council
  23. Rethabile Masilo– Human Sciences Research Council

National Research Foundation (NRF)

  1. Michael Nxumalo – National Research Foundation
  2. Valencia Mashiloane – National Research Foundation

University of Mpumalanga

  1. Dr Naledi Nthite – University of Mpumalanga
  2. Dr Vuyelwa Magagula – University of Mpumalanga
  3. Mashaba – University of Mpumalanga
  4. Nolwazi Thwala – University of Mpumalanga
  5. Vuyelwa Magagula – University of Mpumalanga
  6. Ayanda Mbokazi – University of Mpumalanga
  7. Confidence Ndlovu – University of Mpumalanga

Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR)

  1. Dr Pauline Ngimwa – PASGAR
  2. Martin Kapchanga

Future Earth Africa Hub Leadership Centre

  1. Dr Daniel Nyanganyura – Future Earth Africa Hub Leadership Centre
  2. Dr Faten Bahar – Future Earth Africa Hub Leadership Centre

South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS)

  1. Dr Avela Majavu
  2. Dr David Lokhat
  3. Mr Gold Matlou
  4. Mr Kholani Mbhiza