Vuyo mahlati biography template
Born in rural Eastern Cape, taught by her mother at a farm school before going to a missionary boarding school in her teenage years, Dr.
Vuyo born and bred in Makhanda (Grahamstown) in the Eastern Cape, obtained her PhD from Stellenbosch University....
Tribute to Dr Vuyokazi Mahlati
Today the IWFSA board and members join the global IWF community as we mourn the passing of our beloved IWF South Africa esteemed member and IWF global president designate Dr Vuyokazi Mahlati, a champion for equality, an entrepreneur, mentor and inspiration to many.
Dr Vuyo Mahlati was passionate about women’s issues and leadership development.
IWF South Africa was founded 19 years ago when its patron, Mrs Zanele Mbeki, together with a group of women leaders, set up a South African chapter of the IWF. Dr Vuyo was determined to work with her forum sisters to make it a success, remaining true to the forum’s mission throughout her life.
She was an inspiring and unifying force, and her impact on the forum will be felt for years to come.
Her passion was helping emerging women leaders. At the global level, Vuyo contributed in many ways, including, serving a second term as the President of theIWFSA (20
