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Dr Tiisetso Lephoto Foundation

MBA|PhD|
Nematologist, Microbiologist and Molecular biologist.

08/04/2026

The Nematech Science Graduate Mentorship Programme call for Cohort 8 (2026) is now open! We are excited to mentor and support a new group of passionate science graduates.

" Take the step now- your future self will thank you."

Only 100 science graduates will be selected.

Use the link below to apply:

https://forms.gle/XU4s4gYed8diws8c6

07/05/2025

Congratulations to my Master of science student Fhatani Kwinda on her achievement. Once again, Masters degree finished ✔️ record time at the University of the Witwatersrand and that is my vision for all the students.

Thank you to DSI, NRF, FALF and Wits research office for supporting and funding my research laboratory.

03/04/2025

Congratulations to my Master of science student Pusang King Sekgobela on his achievement. Masters degree finished ✔️ record time and that my vision for all the students.

Thank you to DSI, NRF, FALF and Wits research office for supporting and funding my research unit, you have enabled me to help so many students to realise the power of their potential. My highlight was seeing Pusang’s parents and family beaming with pride and excited about what the near future holds.

20/06/2024

Hi all

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for our Nematech science graduate mentorship programme 2024, taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Please follow the link to apply to attend the workshop. The link is below and please note that only 100 delegates will be selected.

https://lnkd.in/dfztJQSU

All the best.

06/10/2023

I’m humbled and truly grateful to be awarded the distinguished young woman researcher award under the category: Harnessing technological change and innovation at the South African women in science awards. Thank you to the DSI for the recognition, I’m extremely grateful 🙏🏿. Minister Dr Blade Nzimande, you continue to be our hero, your efforts together with your team are highly appreciated. Thank you to the NRF and FALF for enabling me to impact young people through my passion for science, innovation and entrepreneurship. It is through your support that I have successfully supervised and graduated over 30 postgraduate students at Wits University and published over 11 articles in national and international journals. I look forward to continuing with building my research unit and a Nematech hub for development of products and services that will impact Africa and the world. Grateful to God and my family for their love and support 🙏🏿.

22/07/2023

Thank you Minister Dr Blade Nzimande and your office (DSI) for inviting me to the media launch of the report: A National Tracer Study of Doctoral Graduates in South Africa. Amongst thousands of PhD holders in SA, I’m humbled to be selected as 1 of the 3 distinguished Doctors in the country to represent all graduates. Thank you Lord for the opportunity, a se ka bohlale baka empa ke ka bohlale ba Ntate Modimo 🙏🏿. Thank you Power FM for providing the platform for us to share our journey and motivate others, it was an honour to be interviewed by you, bless🙏🏿.

15/05/2023

Nematech in partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation is proud to announce the Call to apply for the Science Graduate Mentorship Programme for unemployed graduates in the field of STEM. Young graduates in science looking for opportunities for learning and growth, and skills to navigate their professional and business/entrepreneurial careers in science are encouraged to apply.

https://forms.gle/a9YsDEyhdH2rzCaWA

Disclaimer:

NB: Selected graduates will be notified in advance and provided with instructions to prepare for the program. The program will be held in Johannesburg on the 29th-30th June 2023.
All program expenses will be covered for the selected Graduates excluding transport and accommodation.
For security purposes please do not respond to any requests for paying conference fees, joining fees or application fees because Nematech will not send such requests.

11/05/2023

Congratulations to my postgraduate students Morongwa and Keabetswe on obtaining their honours degrees. They have made some great and interesting contributions to our entomology and bioprocess research.

It was awesome to be your academic supervisor and mentor.
Thanks to NRF and FALF for helping me turn dreams into reality through science.

10/02/2023

What an honour to be profiled and be on the cover of the Public Sector Manager Magazine, a publication for public sector decision-makers. I am the founder of Nematech Foundation and the Principal Investigator and Research Leader of the Nematology and Bioprocess Laboratory in the School of Molecular and Cell Biology at Wits University. Read about my contribution to nematology and biotechnology in the February edition of PSM Magazine; as I reflect on the scientific field and transferring of knowledge to young aspiring scientists.

Thank you Ms Miriam Mokoena 🙏🏿. I’m humbled to have been photographed by the presidential legendary photographer Mr Elmond Jiyane and the article was written by Mr More Matshediso. Thank you to everyone who was involved in this prestigious project, thank you to the Government communication and information systems.
I dedicate this profile to my mom and dad, everything I am I owe it to them. Giving thanks to the Lord almighty for the gift and strength to continue impacting the lives of our people positively.
https://issuu.com/gcispsm/docs/psm_february_2023

22/12/2022

Nematech science graduate indaba 2022.
Looking forward to 2023 📣

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