Zanele, where is “home” to you, and whom in your family inspires you, perhaps in the past or still to this day? 

Cape Town -  Gugulethu - is my home and I am always inspired and encouraged by my family, friends and work colleagues

How did your journey to the Dept of Medicine Education Administration Team start, and what are the aspects of your work that you enjoy the most? 

My name was on the redeployment list as I was retrenched at UCT.  I was invited for an interview in the Dept of Med which I attended and, a few days later, was notified that I had been successful. That was around July 2013. My journey begin on the 1 August 2013 in the Dept of Medicine and I have enjoyed working there ever since. Without a doubt what I enjoy most is interacting with students and assisting them in any way I can.

Are you still studying, and do you still have dreams that you would love to fulfil?

At the moment I am not studying but planning to register for Diploma in Business Admin in 2023/2024.  My Dream is to achieve the Diploma in Business Admin and apply for higher Admin positions within the University.

What do you think are the biggest challenges that today’s MBChB students face?

I have thought a lot about this. I think the following would comprehensively cover my response to this question:

• Mental health issues 
• Financial struggles
• Reaching out to consultants can sometimes be difficult
• Medicine block is so intense
• Transport

 How do you relax at the weekends when you are away from the office?

That’s easy! Sleeping and listening to music.