Mrs Khumalo was born on 08 July 1970. She joined the University of Pretoria as a part-time support staff member from 23 June 2009 until 01 September 2011.

On 1 October 2011, she was appointed as a Call Centre Agent and Switchboard Operator until 31 December 2015; she was then appointed as a General Enquiry Consultant in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences’ Student Administration office.

She worked as an Administrative Officer from 1 March 2018 until 31 May 2020; she was then promoted again to Senior Administrative Officer until she succumbed to her illness.

Mrs Khumalo’s departure is a massive loss to the Student Administration Department, NAS Faculty, UP and the student community.

Her colleagues will remember her as a hard worker, a lover of R&B music, and a stylish lady with a calm demeanour.

Students described her as a kind, loving mother and passionate about her work.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and all those who have been touched by her life.