Palesa Malema has a BSc in Medical Science with Honors from the University of Limpopo, specialising in Human Genetics and has conducted research on 'The Effects of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extracts on Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165a and 165b Isoforms in Hormonal Breast Cancer Cells.' She advocates for Ethical Genetic Editing in South Africa and is committed to promoting responsible and transparent genetic research practices to benefit society.