Jackey is a biological control researcher working to manage invasive species - a major threat to ecosystems, biodiversity and livelihoods.
“I’m excited about science communication because I get to not only reach fellow scientists, but the general public as a whole, after all they are the main target for the research that we do,” he says.
He now moves on to the FameLab SA semi-finals, where he’ll represent Rhodes University and share his story with audiences across the country. The young scientist will also have the opportunity to represent South Africa at the international final.
Big congratulations to the runners-up – Lungelihle Dlamini and Luyolo Ndubela.
- Jive Media Africa, 2025
We at the DZE are incredibly proud to announce that Jackey Mukhawana, a Masters student in the DZE and CBC, has been crowned the winner of the Rhodes Unviersity heat of the Famelab competition! "Jackey will go through to the FameLab semi-finals, where he will represent Rhodes University, and I do not doubt that he will fly the Rhodes and DZE flag high!" says Prof. Ben Smit, DZE Head of Department. He continues: "A huge congratulations to Jackey on this amazing achievement - you are making us very proud!"