Thulile Khanyile, is an award-winning academic in the sciences, a social entrepreneur and speaker.
She was born and raised in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. She is the co-founder and co-director of
Nka’Thuto EduPropeller NPO and Nka’Thuto TechnoPropeller PTY(Ltd). Since its inception in 2017
the organisation has employed 17 black youth, raised close to 30 million rand in funding, and impacted
over 40 000 learners. The organisation brings technology and innovation to the playgrounds of
schools situated in marginalised communities. Its vision is to become the number 1 STEAMi ecosystem
in Africa. Through the years the Nka’Thuto ecosystem has led to the conceptualisation of 1100
inclusive technology-based solutions to societal problems. The mission is to ensure that as many
of these solutions reach the people for whom they are intended hence the inception of Nka’Thuto
TechnoPropeller PTY(Ltd). Afterall the slogan for Nka’Thuto is “Giving light to new ideas”. The NPO has
since been awarded by the Charlotte Mmanya Mexeke Institute for astounding contribution in STEAM.
Thulile Khanyile is a lecturer and doctoral candidate at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS). Her
study is investigating preventative vaccine strategies against HIV-1. Her highest qualification is a Master
of Science in Medicine MSc(Med) where she specialised in Molecular Medicine and Haematology.
During her MSc degree she was employed by the Council for Science and Industrial Research (CSIR).
For her study she investigated the use of laser technology for the targeted delivery of antiretroviral
drugs against HIV-1. Part of being an academic involves supervising post-graduate students for which
she has graduated a master’s student. She is working towards supervising and graduating more
students after completing her doctorate.
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