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2016 Mandela Rhodes Scholars

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation has selected 49 new Mandela Rhodes Scholars, who make up the Class of 2016. The scholars were selected at final interviews in Johannesburg and Cape Town in November. The programme has awarded 325 scholarships since the programme was established in 2004. During their time in residence, Mandela Rhodes Scholars pursue postgraduate studies and participate in customised leadership development programmes.
2016 Mandela Rhodes Scholars

Here they are in alphabetical order:


  1. Ajibola Adigun, 27
  2. Binyam Alemayehu, 28
  3. Simon Batamya Aseno, 28
  4. Natasha Ashley, 22
  5. Melody Asukile, 27
  6. Ajohche Awungjia, 23
  7. Colin Besaans, 20
  8. Zenzo Chakara, 24
  9. Natalia Dambe, 24
  10. Tamika Fellows, 22
  11. Kerstin Hall, 21
  12. Musawwir Hassan, 24
  13. Mary Jiyani, 21
  14. Barbara Karuana, 25
  15. Refiloe Kekana, 21
  16. Eva Kimani, 21
  17. Tshepang Mabusela, 25
  18. Pilela Majokweni, 24
  19. Nkateko Manganye, 21
  20. Nompumelelo Manzini, 21
  21. Qaphela Mashalaba, 21
  22. Fredy Mashate, 23
  23. Blessing Masuku, 23
  24. Mulweli Mathagu, 21
  25. Ayisha Mavhunga, 27
  26. Mfundo Mdletshe, 21
  27. Musa Mdunge, 21
  28. Sicelimpilo Mguni, 23
  29. Jolynne Mokaya, 24
  30. Moretlo Moleli, 22
  31. Lethabo Motswaledi, 21
  32. Rethabile Mphutlane, 25
  33. Trisha Mpofu, 23
  34. Sidney Muhangi, 25
  35. James Mutegi, 22
  36. Tinotendaishe Muzofa, 22
  37. Fairchance Ncube, 23
  38. Linus Ndambuki, 21
  39. Loise Ndegwa, 22
  40. Sebenzile Nkambule, 25
  41. Ofentse Noko, 22
  42. Henry Owen, 24
  43. Axolile Qina, 23
  44. Kholiwe Simeon, 23
  45. Julia Standish-White, 21
  46. Candice Thikeson, 23
  47. Emily van der Merwe, 21
  48. Tessa Ware, 22
  49. Mina Yousseif, 24

For more information, go to www.mandelarhodes.org.

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