Dr. Makaziwe Mandela

About the role

Dr. Makaziwe Mandela is a distinguished businesswoman, academic, and advocate for social justice. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, she is the eldest daughter of Evelyn Mase and Nelson Mandela. Growing up in Soweto, she witnessed firsthand the challenges of apartheid, shaping her lifelong commitment to equity, empowerment, and transformation. Her academic journey began at Fort Hare University, where she earned a BA in Social Work, followed by an Honours Degree in Sociology from the University of Natal. In 1984, she was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Foreign Scholarship and Fulbright Distinguished Fellowship Award to pursue a Master’s in Sociology and a PhD in Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts, USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Work from Fort Hare University
• Honours Degree in Sociology from the University of Natal
• PhD in Anthropology from the University of Massachusetts, USA

Skills

• Corporate Leadership
• Academic Research
• Philanthropic Engagement
• Social Justice Advocacy

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

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Schedule

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