Dr Nonhlanhla O. Mkhize is a lifelong servant of the people who is now guiding the continent’s next chapter. Her legacy and influence have and will continue to transform the landscapes of gender justice, policy coherence, and inclusive development in South Africa and beyond.
Dr Nonhlanhla O. Mkhize is a lifelong servant of the people who is now guiding the continent’s next chapter. Her legacy and influence have and will continue to transform the landscapes of gender justice, policy coherence, and inclusive development in South Africa and beyond.
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She is a post-state, pan-African stateswoman whose legacy is defined by forging connections between policy and people, institutions and impact, vision and action. Dr Mkhize has dedicated over three decades at the forefront of South Africa's transformation and she continues to shape the continent's future through ethical leadership, gender justice, and inclusive development.
She is a post-state, pan-African stateswoman whose legacy is defined by forging connections between policy and people, institutions and impact, vision and action. Dr Mkhize has dedicated over three decades at the forefront of South Africa's transformation and she continues to shape the continent's future through ethical leadership, gender justice, and inclusive development.
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Convened Africa’s largest intra-continental trade fair, unlocking new pathways for trade under the AfCFTA and connecting thousands of buyers, sellers, investors, and policymakers.
Hosted the first BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Trade Summit in KwaZulu-Natal, resulting in landmark green energy investments and global partnerships.
Architect of South Africa’s National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, advancing systemic change for women and vulnerable groups.
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Pioneered South Africa’s first provincial Digital Transformation Strategy and established the King Dinuzulu Innovation Valley, catalysing youth empowerment and digital inclusion.
Convened Africa's largest intra-continental trade exhibition, linking thousands of buyers, sellers, investors, and policymakers under the AfCFTA.
Hosted the first BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Trade Summit in KwaZulu-Natal, resulting in landmark green energy investments and global partnerships.
Architect of South Africa’s National Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Response, anchoring systemic reform for women and vulnerable groups.
Pioneered South Africa’s first provincial Digital Transformation Strategy and established the King Dinuzulu Innovation Valley, catalysing youth empowerment and digital inclusion.
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Appointed Special Advisor to the AU’s Continental Climate Resilience Initiative
Keynote speaker at the UN Generation Equality Forum
Featured in the WEF “Women of Impact” series
Featured in the WEF “Women of Impact” series
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The views expressed are Dr Mkhize’s personal perspectives. Initiatives referenced operate independently under their respective leadership.