Speakers

Dr John Mashayamombe is a Sociologist by training and International Education Researcher. He read for his PhD at the University of Pretoria. His latest contribution is in a book titled, ‘The PhD Experience in African Higher Education, co-edited by Ruth Murambadoro, John Mashayamombe and Mbuso We Nkosi.

June-Rose Ngcobo is a Manager responsible for international partnerships and projects at the University of Pretoria. Prior to joining the University, she worked for the National Research Foundation and was responsible for Postdoctoral fellowships support as well as postgraduate development programmes.

Professor Judy Peter is an art historian, curator, and Director – Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. She has published and presented in the areas of gender studies, post-colonial studies and cultural studies both nationally and internationally.

Wiseman Jack currently serves as an Independent Consultant in the internationalisation of Higher Education. He also serves as a Specialist in External Engagement and Outreach, Directorate of International Education and Partnership at Durban University of Technology (DUT). Prior to current assignments he was served as an Executive Director for International Relations and Advancement at Vaal

Scott Slaney, MAOL, Director of Global Business DevelopmentScott Slaney has worked in the post-secondary sector for over 15 years with his primary focus being in international education.

Oumar Sanga is a highly experienced at World Education Services (WES). As an Exception Specialist, Oumar’s primary focus lies in educational policy analysis and international credentials evaluation. His expertise spans across Commonwealth Africa, the Caribbean, and Francophone countries, where he diligently examines and assesses educational systems, policies, and qualifications and process non-precedent cases that require

Esther T. Benjamin is CEO and Executive Director of World Education Services (WES). For 50 years, WES has set the standard for the evaluation of international academic qualifications, supporting millions of people as they seek to achieve their academic and professional goals.

Thandwa Mthembu assumed the position of Vice-Chancellor & Principal of Durban University of Technology (DUT) on 1 October 2016, after serving almost 10 years in a similar position at Central University of Technology (CUT), South Africa.