MS LUNGILE MASHIGO Founder, Stripped Money Conversations
Noting a lack of awareness about financial products in disadvantaged communities, Lungile Mashigo decided to found Stripped Money Conversations. Through her website, seminars, podcast and a weekly appearance on e.tv’s The Morning Show, Lungile leads accessible conversations about money. Making a positive contribution to society is important to Mashigo. She uses the decade of knowledge she gained working in the financial sector to help people build a better relationship with their finances, and ultimately to grow generational wealth. “I want to see the gap between the haves and the have-nots decrease Working as a senior lecturer at the University of Johannesburg in the department of geography, environmental management and energy studies, Lee-Ann Modley is an academic who focuses on the significant role humans play in the management of our water resources. Modley has pursued a lengthy education, holding a bachelor of science degree in human physiology and zoology, with an honours degree in general zoology, as well as a master’s degree and PhD in environmental management with a focus on aquatic ecology. The purpose of Modley’s research Tobia Serongoane’s hard work and perseverance led him to become an associate attorney at Weber Wentzel. A graduate of both the University of Johannesburg and Harvard University, Serongoane has a spectacular academic record, but it is his professional career that has truly set him apart. He is an associate in the company’s dispute resolution team, particularly focusing on mining and medical malpractice. In the latter, he often defends doctors.
significantly,” she says. Mashigo prides herself on being able to simplify financial jargon and economic issues into discussions that any South African can learn from. “The world of money and investments is intimidating, complicated and appears to be just for the wealthy,” she says. “I empower others with simple information in a language they can understand.” “I want to see the gap between the haves and the have-nots decrease significantly.” BA Corporate Communications, 2008, BA Hons Corporate Communications, 2009, MA Strategic Communications, 2019 is to rehabilitate, restore and maintain the health of our rivers in consultation with local communities. Her work mostly focuses on townships and involves community members as important stakeholders in spreading awareness of the role of society in water resource management. She believes people are aware and empowered by their responsibility to make things better. “Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success.” BSc in Zoology, PhD in Environment Sciences, 2019 between mines and communities. Serongoane works to square economic with social issues, to ensure the wellbeing of all stakeholders. When it comes to advising others, he keeps it simple: “Be yourself and work hard.” “Repeating grade eight led to me holding four qualifications. Therefore, give it your all!” BA Politics, 2013, BA Hons Public Management and Governance, 2014, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) 2018, MA Public Management and Governance, 2021
DR LEE-ANN MODLEY Senior Lecturer University of Johannesburg
MR TOBIA SERONGOANE Associate attorney, Webber Wentzel
With respect to mining, he reviews mining contracts and resolves community disputes
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