CLES comprises of an exciting mixture of devoted early career researchers who work closely with the Chairholder towards achieving the objectives of the Chair.
CLES is also fortunate to have several highly esteemed Fellows who participate on an ad hoc basis in different research and science engagement activities of the Chair.
For a list of most recent publications by CLES researchers and fellows see here.
Fulltime researchers as at March 2026
| Chairholder: Prof Oliver Fuo |
Researcher and Administrator: Dr Lourens Erasmus |
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| Postdoctoral Fellow: Dr Fredua Agyemang |
Postdoctoral Fellow: Dr Rumbidzai Wendy Muzangaza |
Postdoctoral Fellow: Dr Hamza Okene Abdulazeez |
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| PhD Researcher: Ms Meeschka Diedericks |
LLD Researcher: Mr Mpho Moniatse |
LLD Researcher: Ms Viandrie Robertson |
PhD Researcher: Ms Thato Mphahlele |
PhD Researcher: Ms Ledile Sekwakwa |
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| LLM Researcher: Mr Victor Ayodele |
LLM Researcher: Mr Sandile Mbizeni |
LLM Researcher: Ms Slindile Ntshangase |
LLM Researcher: Mr George Nyamboga |
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