BlackGirlScientist, PhD @Zakkie_M Twitter profile

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 months

It ended in Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine) Virology #PhD Introducing Dr Mkhize…

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

11 months

1. Got a permanent job 2. Took my mom on vacation 3. Submitted my PhD thesis 4. Hosted a radio show as a black woman scientist 5. Bought a car 🥹

ya momma hoe ‼️

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11 months

please brag about something you did in 2023 .

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

5 years

Graduation day. Master of Medical Science cum laude

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

1 year

I bought my first car the other day and it still hasn’t sunk in yet 🥹 she’s so beautiful 😍

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

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4 years

Imagine kushisa kanje and unengane

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

6 years

Master of Medical science cum laude 👩🏽‍🎓

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 months

Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine) Virology #ukzngrad #ukzngrad2024 @UKZN

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

8 months

Degree complete ✔️ from Miss to Dr 👩🏽‍🔬👩🏾‍🎓 #phdone

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

6 months

Time to update this 🤭 yesterday’s price is not today’s price anymore! I am Dr Mkhize now

BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

1 year

Zakithi is an award-winning scientist & is well known for her science communication skills. As a youth in STEM ambassador she engages on current health topics, HIV education, her journey as a black woman in the field and encourages young people to take up space in the STEM field.

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Come correct if you coming 💥

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

2 years

Adding TEDx speaker to my bio 😌

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 months

What do PhD graduates eat for breakfast guys?

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

5 years

A Golden Key International Honour Society new member

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Click on my profile to see balloons 🥳

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Was using my ex’s DSTV credentials. When I logged back on, my profile was gone and another girls name was there. I asked him about it and her, he got mad and said people who use his credentials need to stop creating profiles because DSTV will charge him. Charge?! Hayi 😂 ndim 🤡

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Ndithe mandibe grand nami ☁️

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Phoyiye 🖤🤍

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

It’s the birthday girl 👸🏾🎉

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Ziphathe okwesitsha esihlala kwi room divider

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

I’m smiling on the inside I swear 🤞🏾

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

I was featured in Isolezwe today you guys 😭😃 how wild!

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Blecke 🖤

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

5 years

A birthday girl 🎉💃🏾🎂🎁

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

1 year

Zakithi is an award-winning scientist & is well known for her science communication skills. As a youth in STEM ambassador she engages on current health topics, HIV education, her journey as a black woman in the field and encourages young people to take up space in the STEM field.

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

Sathi shwi kancane 🚀

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 months

Read all about it! @TheMercurySA

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Part 3 of ‘Funding your postgraduate degree’ series is up on my channel! How to make your funding more attractive & how I’ve attracted R1 million in funding in my postgrad journey

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

2nd runner up for the 3MT PhD thesis competition 🥳🥳. I love competitions where we win money because PhD students are so poor please

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

A future girlfriend.

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

2 years

I made it to the Top Ten Young Outstanding persons of the WORLD! It still hasn’t sunk in yet 😭🥹. A HUGE THANK YOU to all of you who voted for me. Without you, this would’ve been impossible to bring home 🇿🇦 Congratulations Elma, my fellow black woman honouree 🥳

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

8 months

People keep calling me Dr Mkhize and I keep saying please call me Zakithi. But you know what! I’m not mad at it 🤭😅 I worked bloody hard for that thing! And hearing them kinda makes me emosh everytime 🥹 #PhinisheD

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

5 years

A future rich aunty 😌

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

@AnjaWintour Did you even go to clicks if you don’t get choc stix?

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Happy women’s month 2 all my female powerhouses! Women have the power to change the world & it’s time we use that power. This month is all about us & here’s my message from me you with love #womensmonth #blackinSTEM #femaleinSTEM #WomenInSTEM #BlackGirlMagic #BlackGirlScientist

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Couldn’t decide on the jacket or not

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Sundowners 🥂☀️

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

Packed my bags and moved to Europe all in the name of SCIENCE 👩🏽‍🔬 Check out my latest upload here >>

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

@tino_xvx Dark blue. Oh wait, that’s the colour of your nail

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

11 months

One step closer to becoming Dr Mkhize 🤭

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Yaphela iweekend kanjalo nje 🥺

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Happy birthday MaMkhize 🥳 💄: @sphemkhize__

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

2 years

I really want to take black girl scientist to TV ke ngoku. Like SABC TV. I think I’d be a good host for interviewing other scientists on important and relevant topics, talking science and even getting the kids involved 🙇🏽‍♀️

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

A lot of young BSc holders often are anxious about what they can actually do with their science degree upon obtaining it. Where will I work? What will I do? Check out my latest video to find out about science careers & starting salaries!

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

@Hlononofatso_ We must raise young men like this. How wonderful

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

Felt cute the other day 💕

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

Cela nithi hooray

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Many but most recent: My ex was out with a girl I knew when he had said to me he was at church and when I sent a picture of him out where he was he said “ungifanisa nobani”.

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

I am extremely honoured to have been chosen as a winner this year alongside so many phenomenal women in STEM!🤩Thank you @Inspiring50SA ! #womeninstem #inspiringfiftysa2021

InspiringFifty_SA

@Inspiring50SA

3 years

Congratulations @Zakkie_M 🎉 @ellenfischat @cocreateSANL @UKZN #inspiringfiftysa2021

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

5 months

I will be on the Daily Thetha show on SABC 1 tomorrow morning at 10:30 🤩 Please do tune in! @SABCEducation @Official_SABC1

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

5 years

@aIiciaray The only part I’m looking forward to

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

2 years

Last night receiving my award at the @JCISouthAfrica Top outstanding young persons of SA 2022! Thank you for all those that voted for me & to my bestie @SindiswaDube_ for nominating me! I never do what I do for recognition but it feels amazing to receive this. I’m honoured 🙏🏾

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

It’s me having ‘beyond PhD’ talks with my mentors 🥺 haibo I can smell the finish line 😭

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

One day young children will think ‘scientist’ and also see a black woman 👩🏽‍🔬

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

It’s International day of women and girls in science! 👩🏽‍🔬 Here’s to continuing engaging and inspiring young black girls in science #INTERNATIONALDAYOFWOMENINSCIENCE

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

Super excited to announce that I will be the host of an exciting series called Science Café in collaboration with @AHRI_News in bringing the first ever virtual series of science cafes to KZN 🥳 💃🏾 #talkingscience #AHRIsciencecafe

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

6 years

May the next half of the year bring success, happiness and more life

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

Weekend photo dump 🦏

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

My two moods caught in these ❤️💛

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

2 years

I’m giving a TEDx talk tomorrow morning at Howard college at 10am. I’d like to give away a few tickets to those who would like to attend. The event is all about the youth with some inspiring speakers! I highly recommend. Please comment if you’d like to attend

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

5 months

The fact that I’m not a student anymore is so amazing! My weekends are actually filled with weekend activities and not working 😭 I’m so grateful

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

I decided to do a Corona virus series where I keep you up to date with what’s what. Part 1 : COVID-19 Vaccines explained in Zulu (& English). I speak about the basics of, the safety of them, the science and which one we’ll most likely to be using here 👉🏾

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

Taking it easy 🤎

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

My weekend was everything 🎈

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@Zakkie_M

3 years

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

5 years

I went to see the bridge today

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Fancy seeing a black woman scientist? Well we’re taking over the world 👩🏽‍🔬happy international women and girls in science day! #internationalwomenandgirlsinscienceday

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Morning sights 🦒🦏🦓

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

In research it’s important to read as many research articles as effectively & efficiently as possible! I’m sharing my tips & tricks. I’m giving away R1000 CASH & a beauty box filled with amazing goodies in celebration of 1k subbies! Find out how to enter

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

@Cindy_Africa @sindivanzyl Even young black women taking up space in the field of science! 👩🏽‍🔬 I’m slamming all stereotypes & showing how fun & cool being an aspiring scientist actually is! Motivating & inspiring young people to get into the field & guide them through their journeys

BlackGirlScientist

Hey everyone! Come with me on my journey as a black girl through science! I am here for you! Lots of informative videos, mentorship and insight into my life as an aspiring scientist and fun stuff...

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Just checking on my suite of sails 🛥

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Okwama last.

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

Sunday eSantorini 🤍

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

@_Nomalungelo_M Goodnight text last, morning text first, double texting, telling me every detail of your day, sending me selfies etc etc etc 🥺 inject it into my veins 😭🥰

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY 🎉🎉😃😃💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

2 years

We have lost an icon in pushing the Black women in science agenda 💔 So inspirational. Brought black womens voices to so many international platforms. So many accolades in her lifetime. Your spirit will forever live on.

Nokuthula Khwela

@madamkhwela

2 years

Beautiful Ndoni, Rest In Peace ♥️🥺

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Hey everyone! As an HIV researcher I’m sometimes shocked at how much people DO and DON’T know about this virus! Please check out the latest video up on my channel!

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

2 years

Craving to finish my PhD before it finishes me

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Choosing your science major/s is a very important decision to make which will shape your entire career! Check out my new video on my channel for everything you need to know about this #academics #womeninstem #science #blackwomeninstem

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

Saturday in another city

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Representation is everything! #NIVEASkinfluencer #NIVEASouthAfrica #WomenInSTEM

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

@sindivanzyl Black people and especially young black women are majorly underrepresented in the field of science. I’m here to motivate, encourage and inspire. Sharing my journey through science. #womeninstem

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

I really think there should be journalists or people who interview scientists who are scientists too. We know the kind of questions to ask for non-scientific and scientific listeners. I think science comm has a way to go but it’s on the way

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

You guys blackgirlscientist is on Foschinis page part of the “Created by a woman” series. I’m still trying to process this. Wild.

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

2 years

I’m so excited seeing the final pieces of my thesis come together. The back and forth between my supervisor and I can be frustrating but I always enter each meeting with a positive attitude and that helps a great deal! Almost there 😃

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

1 year

What an amazing way to welcome in the season to bloom 🌸 uMandulo. I had the privilege of attending the Empowering her seminar and business awards this past weekend. A room filled with women powerhouses! I left feeling so inspired and my cup was filled! Thank you @NomzamoMbatha

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

11 months

@AldrinSampear I did 🥹 still can’t believe it!

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

Summer time fine 💛 ☀️

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

7 months

1 of the most asked questions I get is how did I balance it all during my PhD? I didn’t. There weren’t enough hours in the day. I was constantly tired. I thought of giving up a lot, I cried a lot. You just have to want it enough. Nam angazi

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

2 years

Women in STEM brunch celebration hosted by @UKZN & sponsored by @JNJNews . Snaps from the amazing event which I had the honour of being a speaker at with a profound panel. I think I enjoyed it more than some of ladies in the Top 100 performing students in STEM. Need more of these!

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

This may be a long shot but would really love to have a “Science for kids” segment on my channel I just need some Durban parents to lend me their kids for it please 😅. Aged 4-12. Videos would be shot completely under supervision of the parents or a person they choose 🙏🏾

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

My channel is 1 year old today 🎉 cela nithi hooray 🥳

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

Thank you so much 😊💃🏾

Jive Media Africa

@JiveMediaAfrica

3 years

📣Congratulations to @Zakkie_M #FameLabSA KZN heat winner ( @UKZN )!🎉 It is not difficult to imagine a world where a cure for HIV is possible when researchers like you are leading the way and inspiring those who are still to follow! #SANTHE #scicomm #AHRI #ActivateAfricanKnowledge

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

Me. On TV. On a kids tech show and I want to bring a kids science segment to my own channel. Wild

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

8 months

Yesterday at work this girl said a fun fact about herself is that she just finished her MBA and you know what! 🔥 I might do one myself

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

April photo dump ✨

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

3 years

Sometimes what comes after my name shocks me 😅 👩🏽‍🔬

Jive Media Africa

@JiveMediaAfrica

3 years

Zakithi Mkhize, medical scientist and researcher (HIV)🥼🩸🔬 - University of KwaZulu-Natal

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

4 years

It was such an honour getting you shoot my last video of this year with the amazing @Kolie_Yola #Mthathaboffin . Kolisa shares her journey through science as well as the many roles she plays in the field. Please do check it out! #womeninstem

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BlackGirlScientist, PhD

@Zakkie_M

2 years

I have been selected to attend Camp 2030 A Global Innovation Lab for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This event brings together top Youth Leaders from across the globe for innovation and co-creation. However, I need to raise $1500 to attend plus airfare to New York.

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