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Our People

Committed to fostering justice and sustainability for people, animals, and ecosystems

SEJ Lab collaborates with agile, innovative people who have a track record of advancing intersectional justice. 

Board members

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Banathi Nkosenhle Nkehli

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Non-Executive Director

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Fezeka Ntsanwisi 

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Non-Executive Director

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Wandile Zondo

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Non-Executive Director

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Veronica Vurgarellis

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Non-Executive Director

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Melanie Jean Murcott

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Executive Director

Research Team

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Maricelle Botes

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Researcher

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Terysha Naicker

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Researcher

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