meet the experts
Melanie Carstens
Author
I am busy with my Masters (MPhil) in indigenous and local African knowledge as a guide to sustainability science I grew up in Cape Town and lived in the Western Cape and now I am living in the north-west of England. My hobbies are hiking, gardening and talking to everyone.
- Post Graduate Diploma: Sustainable Development
Nazeema Duarte
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I am a Manager in Environment and Heritage. I am originally from Mitchell’s Plain in Cape Town but now living in Saldanha. I obtained a Master’s Degree in Science from the University of the Western Cape in 2003. My hobbies are trying different recipes from other countries. I make a mean HOT chilli sauce. I love walking, dancing, drawing and reading.
- M.Sc (Medical Bioscience)
- B.Sc (Hon) (Botany)
- B.Sc (Conservation Science)
Yolanda Hess
Author
I am from Vredenburg and I am passionate about Water and Wastewater operation and Maintenance and the Environment. I am actively involved in Water and Environment Awareness, visiting schools and talking to communities. I do tutoring in Mathematics and do training in the Municipalities and Private sector in Water and Waste water Treatment and Reticulation.
- N2 certificate Water and Wastewater Treatment
- National Diploma in Chemical Engineering
- Facilitator and Assessor Water and Wastewater
Nomxolisi George
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My journey with nature began at an early stage in my life. I love travelling, especially during the flower seasons to see the beautiful flowers and this provides me with spiritual healing. Assisting people is my passion and educating people on the beauty of the environment. I strongly believe in second chances.
- National Diploma in Horticulture.
- BA degree in Community development.
