Women’s Month: Focus on Thanyani Mafumo, Administrator: Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development

Q: What has been the highlight of your career? 
A: Obtaining my degree while working full time and a mother of two beautiful children. It was not an easy journey; I had to sacrifice the time I could spend with my family to catch up on my studies.

Q: What inspires you? 
A: A drive to become the best at what I do and help others is what inspires and motivates me every day.

Q: What challenges have you experienced in your career? 
A: To juggle multiple projects, deadlines, and requests while dealing with interruptions and family matters. I prioritise my work based on urgency, importance, and deadlines to cope with this situation.

Q: What message do you have for the women of South Africa?
A: Let all that you do be done in love, and take care of yourself in all aspects of your life, such as health and wellness, including mental health.