Zodwa Dlamini

Zodwa Dlamini (born in 1963) is a South African biochemist and Ex-deputy Vice Chancellor for Research at the Mangosuthu University of Technology. She researches molecular oncology. She is a former Vice President of the South African Medical Research Council and is a member of the Council for Scientific Advisers for the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. She is a former Republic of South Africa Chief Delegate for the Lesotho Highlands Water Commission.

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• I hope that my work and determination inspire young scientists to persevere in their efforts until we find lasting solutions to address cancer in Africa.
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• This achievement reaffirms that my dedication to addressing the urgent cancer challenges in the African region is both recognised and valued.
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• I also want to encourage more young women to pursue careers in STEM. The opportunities are boundless – embrace them, and together, we can change the world.
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• The mixed method design was adopted for this study which triangulated focus group semi structured interview, documentary analysis and lesson observation.
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• Writing is dominant in schools and continues to be important for effective communication. Therefore, learners need to be up- skilled in writing skills as their everyday activities.
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