Research Team


Our Key Staff





Dr. Sarita Naidoo

saritan@foundation.co.za

Head Of Research


Ms Amanda Khuzwayo

amandak@foundation.co.za

Senior Project Manager


Mr Freedom Mukomana

freedomm@foundation.co.za

Data Manager at East London



STI Research Team




Mrs Mandisa Mdingi

mandisam@foundation.co.za

Research Manager



HIV Research Staff




Buntu Mahlobisa

buntum@foundation.co.za

Study coordinator


Avuyonke Gebeng<


Qualitative researcher



Clinical Trials Research Team





Dr. Joanne Batting

joanneba@foundation.co.za

Principal Investigator


Jacqueline Makowah

jacquelinem@foundation.co.za

Operations Coordinator


Neliswa Swartbooi

neliswas@foundation.co.za

Laboratory manager





Phezukonke Mndebele

phezukonkem@foundation.co.za

Pharmacist


Ms Ayabulelwa Mlati

Ayabulelam@foundation.co.za

Study coordinator


Busi Ngele

busin@foundation.co.za

Community Liaison Officer