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Avhatakali Netshisaulu MBA, University of Durham With a BComm from the University of the Western Cape and Honours from the University of South Africa, Avhatakali completed his articles at Ernst & Young and is currently at Rand Merchant Bank. He believes that an MBA in Finance will add leadership, management, strategic thinking and decision making skills to his accounting background. Aziwe Magida MA in Organisational Development and Change, University of Manchester A University of Cape Town graduate, Aziwe has a BA and a Diploma in Speech and Drama. Her career path has taken her from performing arts to public relations and marketing and she is currently an organisational and development facilitator at Change Moves. Upon her return to South Africa, Aziwe hopes to contribute towards a clear understanding of processes of organisational change and development, to be able to help her clients and their organisations to deal with the challenges related to constant change. Caiphus Chauke MSc in Economic Management and Policy, University of Strathclyde Caiphus is currently the Deputy Director of the International Trade and Economic Development at the department of Trade and Industry. He has a BComm from Vista University a Masters in Development Studies from the University of the Free State. "Upon my return, I would like to use my position in government to promote entrepreneurship in historically disadvantaged and vulnerable communities, in order to aggressively eradicate poverty through combating the problem of unemployment." David Fikile Kauguwe MSc Nanoscale Science and Technology, University of Leeds Fikile is a University of Cape Town graduate, with a BSc Computer Science and Physics and BSc Honours in Physics, with a thesis in Material Science and Solid State Physics. Throughout his academic career, he tutored both Physics and Computer Science and worked with learners from high schools around Cape Town. Fikile is passionate about research, development and teaching. He is currently working for Arivia.Kom, an ITC company, as a Business Analyst. He believes his course will focus on a new technological methodology to create new electronic devices or even genetically modified products. This will provide him with the skills and means to modify whatever matter, at molecular and atomic level, to change its properties for the benefit of society. Erasmus Sbusiso Msomi MSc International Development, University of Manchester Sbusiso is currently the Director of Thandanani Children's Home. Having previously been the Director of the uMngeni AIDS Centre, and been involved in the international AIDS Conference held in Durban in 2000, Sbusiso is determined to play a role in tackling the issue of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. With an MA in Social Work from the University of the Western Cape, he believes that the course at Manchester will provide him with the skills to formulate and implement social policies on issues that have not yet been satisfactorily addressed. Gail Smith MA Global Political Economy, University of Sussex A Social Science graduate from the University of Cape Town, Gail is currently a consultant at Southern Hemisphere. Gail intends to use the Sussex MA to help to analyse how changes in the world economy impacts on the South African state and civil society. Graunt Kruger MSc in New Media Information and Society, London School of Economics A Rhodes University graduate, Graunt joined the Faculty of Journalism for six months and his passion for teaching was apparent. In 2002 he joined the investigative documentary series, Carte Blanche, as an Interactive Editor. Graunt believes that the MSc in New Media will give him a global perspective and is excited at the prospect of learning in an environment that excels in media production. "My long term ambition, when I return is to strengthen South Africa's media sector to be internationally competitive. As a journalist I can play a key role in many social and developmental areas, I will be an asset in distributing accurate information to enable citizens to make informed choices." Gugu Ntuli MBA Sports Management, Conventry University Gugu believes that South Africa has great potential in the sporting environment and therefore recognises a need to acquire the skills to drive South African sports to it full capacity. While South Africa has good, solid sporting foundations, she argues that a thorough understanding of media, financial management and communication needs to be improved. "My course will address these issues and also develop my ability to assist other South Africans to be professional in managing all aspects of sports operation." Millicent Maroga MSc Globalisation and Development, University of Manchester Securing the scholarship at the age of 19, Millicent is our youngest scholar to date. With three cum laude qualifications from the Rand Afrikaans University (a BA in Humanities; BA (Honours) in Industrial Sociology and a certificate in Marketing Management) she believes that the MSc at Manchester will equip her with the knowledge and expertise on the issues of economic development and globalisation, that will help her to influence policy pertaining to youth economic development and empowerment upon her return. Her academic achievement includes the coveted Golden Key International Society membership award and the accolades of being selected as one of South Africa's Brightest Young Minds for the year 2002. Millicent has recently been appointed by the premier of Gauteng, Mr Mbhazima Shilowa to serve as a Youth commissioner for the Gauteng commission on Youth Development for 20042006 term of office. Mpumelelo Ncwadi MPhil Engineering for Sustainable Development, University of Cambridge Mpumelelo is a founding director of 3i Environmental Consulting, which provides specialised environmental and waste management services to the local authorities and a selected number of private sector organisations. He has gained vast working experience for various major corporations and consulting firms in the mining, chemical and waste management industries, including Anglo American Corporation, Sasol Synthetic Fuels and Enviroserv Holdings. He has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Mushtaq Ebrahim LLM, University College London Mushtaq is an associate in the Insurance Litigation department at Webber Wentzel Bowens. He obtained a degree of Bachelor of Business Science in 1998 and the LLB (cum laude) in 2000, both from the University of Cape Town. He has previously worked as a procurement analyst for Shell Trading & Shipping Company in London. His areas of expertise include insurance law and litigation. He also has a particular interest in the law of delict. Mushtaq believes that his experience in England will be invaluable towards his goal of participating in law reform and development. Odette Ramsingh MA Governance and Development+ University of Sussex Currently a Deputy Director General with the Public Service Commission. With an LLB from the University of Natal, Odette believes that the MA at the University of Sussex will help her to play a role in tackling the economic issues facing SA, and to make excellence within the public service a reality. Thomas Hlongwane MA Management and Policy Studies, University of Bristol Originally from the Xitlhelani village in the Limpopo Province, Thomas started his teaching career at a time when resources and materials for learners were not easily obtained. In 2001 Thomas successfully completed A BEd Honours Degree at the University of Witwatersrand. "When I complete my MA in Management and Policy Studies, accompanied by my rural background I will bring the much needed hands on knowledge and understanding for the upliftment of the level of literacy in our rural communities." Yogin Naidoo MBA, Cass Business School, City University, London Yogin invented the public phonecard recycling bin, which won him the prestigious "New Venture Creation Award" from the WITS Business School. A WITS university graduate, Yogin is currently writing a book on Indian bands in apartheid South Africa. He is an entrepreneur and has a tourism, investor, health, safety and communication online resource business. He is also involved in a provincial AIDS awareness campaign, which he hopes to roll out nationally.