WELLNESS BOOTH

WELLNESS BOOTH

Bulelwa Mahura Is an experienced social worker and certified life coach with over 20 years in social development. Affiliated with Wits University, she has worked extensively with children and families affected by HIV and AIDS, trained community workers, and provided long-term psychosocial support to persons with disabilities and their caregivers.

2 Apr 13 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Elaine Passmoor, Elaine Passmoor is the National Executive Director of Down Syndrome South Africa, where she leads efforts to promote inclusion, awareness, and support for individuals with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities across the country. She is a devoted mother of three, and her journey is deeply personal, with her…

2 Apr 19 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Edgar Phukubje – Cardiovascular Researcher Is a cardiovascular researcher and physiologist with a strong focus on hypertension, cardiometabolic health, and disease prevention in South African populations. He holds a PhD in Physiology from the University of the Witwatersrand, where his research centred on hypertension phenotypes, cardiovascular dysfunction, and non-pharmacological…

30 Mar 28 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Precious Bongi Sithole Is a highly respected ophthalmologist with a special interest in corneal conditions and advanced eye surgery. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pretoria and completed her ophthalmology training at the University of the Witwatersrand, where she developed her expertise in managing complex anterior…

19 Mar 12 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Laila Jeebodh Is an Educational Psychologist, lecturer, and founder of Psychologists Beyond Borders, an organisation supporting war-traumatised refugees worldwide. She specialises in psycho-educational assessments and therapeutic interventions, including mindfulness-based practices. Laila has lectured at the University of Johannesburg and worked extensively with diverse communities locally and internationally, including humanitarian work…

19 Mar 20 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Mashela Mogaila Mokgabudi “SHELA THE VISIONARY” Grew up in a low-income family and experienced firsthand the challenges of accessing dignified sanitary care during her periods—a reality that millions of girls across Africa continue to face. Determined to break the barriers of period poverty, she turned her personal experiences into a…

12 Mar 16 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Bianca Kaiser Is the Director and Co-founder of Cheeba Cannabis & Hemp Academy, one of Africa’s leading cannabis and hemp education platforms. Based in Cape Town, she co-founded Cheeba in 2020 with partners Trenton Birch and Linda Siboto to professionalise and grow Africa’s emerging cannabis and hemp industry through accessible…

12 Mar 18 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dorothy Dube Dorothy Dube is a dedicated educator and specialist in supporting young people with diverse learning and developmental needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Dyslexia, and other special educational needs (SEN). She holds a Diploma in Education from the University of Zimbabwe, along with certifications in Applied Behavioural…

5 Mar 25 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Patricia Hlakoane Is an experienced Administrator currently serving at Siyanakekela We Care Skills Development Centre in Braamfischer. With over seven years of administrative experience, she brings strong organisational, coordination, and management support skills to her role. She holds a Diploma in Management Assistant, which has equipped her with a solid…

26 Feb 10 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr. Mmahiina Mosana Is an ecologist and developmental nutrition scientist with a PhD in Medical Physiology, specializing in how early-life nutrition and environmental factors shape long-term health. She holds an Honours Degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Master’s in Biochemistry from North-West University. With…

26 Feb 17 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Lalie Moraba Is a certified circadian health coach, professional sleep strategist, and workplace wellness champion who helps organisations transform exhaustion into sustainable performance. A former lawyer, Lalie experienced firsthand the cost of chronic stress, poor sleep, and burnout in high-pressure professional environments. That lived experience became the foundation of her…

19 Feb 16 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Tshepang Seroka Is a South African epilepsy awareness advocate, public speaker, and the 2025 recipient of the Flame of Courage Award. As a person living with epilepsy, he uses his lived experience to educate, inspire, and challenge stigma surrounding the condition. He serves as an Epilepsy Ambassador and leads community…

19 Feb 19 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

In conversation with, Cinneth Khanyisa Chauke She is a Registered Nurse and Public Health professional with seven years of clinical experience in midwifery, maternal and neonatal health, and chronic disease management. With over three years of experience in academia, she lectures in the R171 nursing program, helping to shape and…

12 Feb 13 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

In conversation with, Oratilwe Mani She is an 18-year-old Biomedical Sciences student with aspirations of pursuing Medicine through the Graduate Entry Medical Programme. She completed her matric at Marist Brothers Linmeyer, achieving three distinctions and an overall average of 79%. During her time in high school, she earned numerous awards…

12 Feb 15 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr Cosnet Lerato Rametse-Sangweni (MD, PhD) is a clinician-scientist, medical doctor, and immunologist whose work sits at the intersection of laboratory research, clinical practice, and community health. She is deeply invested in bridging science and society, translating complex medical knowledge into accessible conversations that empower communities to make informed health…

5 Feb 16 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Dr H P Manyonga Is a health systems specialist, Executive Director at Dr H P Manyonga & Associates Inc., and Founder of Network One Health. He works with hospitals, insurers, and funders to design women’s health services that are team-based, patient-centred, cost-efficient, and scalable, with a strong focus on practical…

5 Feb 13 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Elaine Ngwenya Is the Business Development Manager at Witkoppen Health and Welfare Centre, where she leads donor engagement, partnership development, project management, proposal writing, marketing, and organisational communications. She also oversees the Social Services team, including the Orphaned and Vulnerable Children and Family Care programmes, and chairs the Employment Equity…

29 Jan 12 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Simone Naidoo Is the founder and CEO of On Purpose Personal Development, dedicated to helping clients grow holistically, mind, body, and spirit. A certified life coach, Louise Hay Heal Your Life Coach and Study Course Teacher, ETDP SETA- endorsed facilitator, and inspirational speaker, she leads retreats, corporate training, and personal…

29 Jan 20 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Phumuza Xulu Is a South African clinician and wellness practitioner, and the co-founder of a multidisciplinary wellness centre that works at the intersection of physical health, mental wellbeing, and ethical care. With a clinical background grounded in evidence-based practice, his work focuses on helping individuals, particularly students and young adults,…

22 Jan 15 min

WELLNESS BOOTH

Yvonne Chilimanzi Is a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples on issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, bereavement, and relationship difficulties. She has a special interest in couples and marriage therapy and uses the Gottman Method in her work with couples, having completed Levels 1…

22 Jan 12 min