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Amazwi
25A Worcester Street
Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140
South Africa

Cindy Fumbata

Director Pupil development

Storyteller, creative, strategist, facilitator and connector of people. These are a few words that best describe Cindy Fumbata, her scope of work and most importantly the things that make her heart come alive. Cindy fell in love with the social sciences and storytelling at her alma mater, Rhodes University, through her exploration the disciplines of Psychology, Sociology and Media Management. She is currently the Director of Pupil Development at The Diocesan School for Girls in Makhanda and is passionate about teaching the youth critical life skills through the power of storytelling and helping them better understand themselves and the world around them.

Monica Newton

CEO of National Arts Festival

As CEO of the organisation she fulfilled the role of accounting officer and took responsibility for the corporate governance, finances and performance of the organisation and has been instrumental in organising the National Arts Festival and bringing together a diverse group of creatives to share what Makhanda is all about every year.