Tiisetso Lephoto, 2016 fellow of South Africa, won the first Guateng Women Excellence Award for Young Woman in Science and Technology. Tiisetso has an MA in biotechnology and microbiology and a PhD in molecular and cell biology. Currently, her research focuses on entomopathogenic nematodes, or microscopic insect-killing worms.
The Gauteng Women Excellence Awards were launched on International Women’s Day in 2017 as a platform dedicated to recognizing outstanding leadership, inspiration, vision, and innovation in organizations and individuals that have shaped women’s roles within the private and public sectors. Award winners were selected for their leadership skills and community impact, and were announced by the Guateng Government Premier, Mr. David Makhura.
