LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Meet the local organising committee, who are responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of the conference. Each committee member has specific roles and responsibilities, working collaboratively to ensure the conference meets its objectives and provides a valuable experience for all participants.

Engela Duvenage
Conference Director
Freelance Science Journalist
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Wiida Fourie-Basson
Committee Member
Stellenbosch University
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Bronwen Cadle de Ponte
Committee Member
CSIR C&A Group Manager, SDCfA and TTA Board member

François Davel
Committee Member
Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI)
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Hlengi Dingisway
Committee Member
CSIR ICC Event Coordinator

Serusha Govender

Serusha Govender
Committee Member
Chatham House, Women in Tech Network, Tech Nation (UK), World Metaverse Council
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Zamuxolo Matiwana
Committee Member
South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA)
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Joseph Mbeng Boum
Committee Member
World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ)
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Hunadi Mokgalaka
Committee Member
CSIR Stakeholder Relations & SDCfA

Agatha Ngotho
Committee Member
World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ)
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Nonhlanhla Seoe
Committee Member
City of Tshwane
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Mandi Smallhorne
Committee Member
SASJA President
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Lynne Smit
Committee Member
Nature Africa
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The World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) will take place at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa from 1 – 5 December 2025, with the theme “Science journalism and social justice: journalism that builds understanding and resilience”.

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