Nonhle Mngadi
Science Communicators
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Nonhle is currently employed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife as a Social Ecology Technician and is a Master’s student in Agriculture Extension and Rural Resource Management to further increase her knowledge on how to manage socio-economic challenges facing South Africa in the field of science/conservation, particularly in rural areas. Growing up in a rural community engulfed with poverty, women abuse, drug abuse, high pregnancy rate, unemployment and many other socio-economic issues, it has been her dream to impact the society positively. Nonhle believes that there is a need to document, understand and appreciate rural communities that stay within our natural riches for who they really are and thereafter influence effective use of time, strength, skills and resources available to them. She believes that socio-economic issues faced by communities play a huge role in negatively engaging and implementing science
