Meet The Team
Founder & Principal Investigator
Dr Lize Hellström
MBChB; DA; Dip Obst; M Phil Pall; Dip HIV; Dip Advanced Health Management ​​
Compliance Manager
Adri Holm
BSc (Dietetics); M. Nutritional Sciences
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COO & Study Coordinator
Anine Theron
BSc; BA Honours
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Principal Investigator & Doctor
Dr Chrisna Andersen
MBChB
Principal Investigator & Paediatrician
Dr Mia van Velden
MBChB; MMed Paediatrics
Principal Investigator & Doctor
Dr Jeanne-Marie Myburgh
BComm; MBChB; DA(SA)
Principal Investigator & Doctor
Dr Carlize de Kock
MBChB; Dip Public Health
Investigator & Doctor
Dr Gerhard Nico Hudson
MBChB
Investigator & Doctor
Dr Ronald Garth Kapp
MBChB; M.Fam.Med
Study Coordinator & Prof. Nurse
Sr Candise Hans
National Diploma (N6): Nursing
Study Coordinator & Prof. Nurse
Sr Nina (WA) Koegelenberg
B.Nursing
Study Coordinator & Human Resources
Thabisa Maphiri
BA Public Administration, Certificate Human Resource Management
Prof. Nurse
Sr Erica Bailey
National Diploma (N6): Nursing
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Prof. Nurse
Sr Lianda Pretorius
National Diploma (N6): Nursing
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Laboratory Co-ordinator & Quality Control Support
Meggan Lesch
BSc (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)
Auxiliary Nurse
Zezethu Mtotose
Marketing Management (N6); Higher Certificate in Nursing
Pharmacist
Debra Pote
BPharm
Pharmacist
Elzaan Naude
BPharm
Data Manager
Eileen Fortuin
Certificate: Therapeutic Counselling
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Clinical Trial Assistant & Senior Data Capturer
Logan Julies
National Certificate (N6): Human Resource Management
Clinical Trial Assistant & Quality Assurance
Zeti Telite
National Certificate (N6): Management Assistant
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Data Capturer
Nosipho Matsoara
National Certificate (N6): Management Assistant
Call Centre & Participant Finances
Johanna Williams
National Certificate (N4): Accounting
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Participant Liaison Officer
Thandolwethu Dada
National Certificate (N6): Management Assistant (Diploma pending)
FET Certificate (N4): Community Development Management
Clinical Trial Assistant & Team Leader
Noxolo Bonakele
National Certificate (N6): Management Assistant​​​
Research Assistant & After Hours Clinic Coordinator
Thandi Matolengwe
Certificate: HIV Testing and Counselling
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Senior Research Assistant
Thobeka Kafile
National Certificate (N6): Management Assistant
Senior Research Assistant
Mzi Nqwede
National Certificate (N5): Management Assistant
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Research Assistant
Thabiso Ralehoko
National Certificate (N4): Auxiliary Social Work​
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Receptionist
Sinelizwi Dyasi
National Certificate (N6): Management Assistant
Research Assistant
Jabu Ngalwa
Matric Certificate
Community Liaison Officer
Nandipha Titana
National Certificate (N4): Marketing
Research Assistant, Recruiter & Driver
Mivuyo Xaso
Matric Certificate
Youth Programme Coordinator
Meleza Mangena
National Diploma (N6): Town and Regional Planning
Youth Programme Assistant & Research Assistant
Ziphezihle Makala
National Certificate (N4): Marketing
Security, Grounds Manager & Driver
Christian Johnson
Certificate: Security
Research Assistant
Noxolo Tyamakele
Certificate: HIV Testing and Counselling
Research Assistant
Sasekani Ntshanga
BSc (Biochemistry and Genetics)
Gatekeeper & Auxiliary Social Work Support
Thobisa Mbali
National Certificate (N4): Social Auxiliary Work
Housekeeper & Counsellor
Sweetness Pokolo
Certificate: HIV Testing and Counselling
Housekeeper
Evelyn Mzebensi
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Supported By
Professional Bookkeeper: Carina Conradie
FHBC Financial Management and Broodryk / Kotze Auditors
Board of Directors
Dr. E Hellström-Louw; Dr. P J van Schaik;
Rev. T D Gumenge; Dr H G Pharaoh; Dr. S Aspinall