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Young UFH academic pioneers change in agriculture and STEM

# University of Fort Hare lecturer, Ntokozo Happy Msiza, was recently named among Sunday World’s 2025 Unsung Heroes in Academia and Education. The recognition honours South Africans making impactful contributions in their respective spaces. Msiza founded PhahlaLwendlu Farming, a registered agricultural consultation company. She also champions representation and gender equity in science. The university says Msiza’s recognition affirms her influence as a scholar, innovator, and entrepreneur, reshaping agriculture and inspiring women in science.