Doron Isaacs

Coordinator

Doron grew up in Durban and attained degrees in finance & law at UCT. He has previously led Habonim South Africa, and Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ). He is responsible for the overall management and operations at Equal Education.

Yoliswa Dwane

Head of Department: Policy, Communications & Research (PCR)

Yoliswa grew up in Dimbaza Township in the Eastern Cape and went on to study Media, Film & Visual studies at UCT.  She completed a law degree at UCT in 2007. Yoliswa monitors all education research, news, and law reforms, and is responsible for ensuring all work and activism is based on reliable evidence.

Michelle Adler

Operations Manager

Michelle grew up in Johannesburg and received a B.Com at Wits University where she completed an Honours in Business Economics.  Michelle has recently moved to Cape Town after working in London and Johannesburg. She is responsible for overseeing administration, finances and internal organisational development.

Joey Hasson

Head of Department: Youth & Campaigns

Joey grew up in Zimbabwe, after which he came to South Africa to pursue his studies in the social sciences. He has previously worked for Treatment Action Campaign, the trade union sector, and a research-consulting group.  Joey is responsible for the overall operation of the youth group, seminars, camps and EE’s program of informal education. His department plans campaigns that raise key issues and build the membership of Equal Education.

Lukhanyo Mangona

Researcher PCR

Lukhanyo grew up in Mxaxo in the Eastern Cape, and completed High School at  Bulumko High School in Khayelitsha. He has a background in the mining industry where he worked as a Mineral Processing Technician.  He has always been involved in providing academic support and is passionate about education.  Lukhanyo helps conducts research into education and is responsible for keeping the organisation up to date on law reforms, policy developments and the monitoring of all education news.

Ahmed Mohamed

Parliamentary Officer, PCR

Ahmed is Somalian, and has lived in South Africa for almost ten years. He has a Masters in Economics (first class), and has worked at IDASA and at the University of the Western Cape as a lecturer in economics. He also spent time working in the Public Finance Unit of the Financial and Fiscal Commission, a constitutional body responsible for overseeing budgetary processes in the country. He has published extensively in the fields of HIV/AIDS, taxation, crime, the 2010 World Cup, and the parliamentary budget office. All his work is underpinned by a thorough command of economics. Ahmed’s role is to engage Parliament and to bring MPs to EE.

Mercy Erhiwarien

Researcher, PCR

Mercy is Nigerian. She is currently completing an MPhil in Public Policy at UCT. She has worked at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG). She was also active in a campaign to legislate for a living wage in the state of Maryland, in the United States. Mercy’s focus is the magazine Equal Education.

Lumkile Zani

Administrator

Lumkile grew up in Alice, Dimbaza, Zwelitsha and East London. He completed school at KwaMfundo High School in Khayelitsha. He studied photo-journalism for a year, and later became a chef. He supports the organisation on administrative matters, particularly record keeping of membership, finances, supplies and contact lists.

Nokubonga Yawa

Youth Development Officer for Grade 8 - 9

Nokubonga grew up in Nyanga, Cape Town. She is a presenter on “Siyanqoba Beat It” On SABC. She, along with Lwandiso, plans and leads the youth group meetings, camps, and seminars. She also takes a leading role in campaigns and serves as a direct channel of communication with members.

Lwandiso Stofile

Youth & Development Officer for Grade 10 - 12

Lwandiso grew up in Bulembu in the Eastern Cape. He completed school at Harry Gwala High School in Khayelitsha. He has over seven years of volunteer experience in the fields of sexual and reproductive health and in the fight against HIV/AIDS.  Lwandiso is passionate about his work and especially enjoys his leadership role at EE. He, along with Nokubonga, helps direct the camps and seminars, in addition to planning and coordinating the biweekly youth group meetings.

Luzuko Sidimba

Equal Educator

Luzuko grew up in Cape Town and finished school at KwaMfundo High School in Khayelitsha. He started his work at Equal Education as a youth group member, participating in meetings and attending the camps and has recently joined the organisation as a full-time intern.  Luzuko is a role model, mentor and counselor for EE’s members and serves as a leader of the youth groups.

Zingisani Nkanjeni

Equal Educator

Zingi grew up in the Eastern Cape but and finished school at Esangweni High School in Khayelitsha. He has previously worked with Planned Parenthood Association of South Africa and the Treatment Action Campaign. Zingi enjoys politics and is actively involved in the Young Communist League.  He also actively works alongside youth group members, acting as a role model and mentor.