Celebrating: Gender Links' Staff Awards
Gender Links recognises that every staff member has something unique to offer, that makes us an engaged and vibrant team. In 2026, we identified the essential attributes of a strong team. Staff voted anonymously for whom they felt best embodied each of these attributes at GL and the GL Cottages. For both GL and GL Cottages, staff also voted for the best al rounder in 2026. These are the results of the peer awards.
All Rounder: Nomthandazo Mankazana
Exemplifies outstanding leadership, compassion, and innovation, consistently strengthening programmes, building partnerships, and inspiring communities through her dedication to Gender Links’ mission. Her ability to connect people, generate new ideas, and step into any role with resilience and heart makes her a true all-rounder and an invaluable member of the Gender Links family.
Nomthandazo Mankazana
Innovation
Thenjiwe Ngcobo
Peer Learning and sharing
Fikile Maviya
Well-being advocate
Lusanda Mamba
Inclusion and respect
Neo Nthepha Kitso
Creativity
Nolwazi Mbutse
Attention to Detail
Thuthukani Dlomo
Quiet Effectiveness
Sarah Tshabalala
Positive Power
Priscilla Maposa
Resilience
Tapiwa Zvaraya
Problem Solver
Juliet Rusawu
Team Player
Caroline Jeche
Integrity and Ethics
Loverage Nhamoyebonde
Visibility and Storytelling
Anushka Virahsawmy
Support and Care
Devan Saitee
Support and Care
Thakane Sello
Resource Mobilization
Ntolo Lekau
Multi-Tasking and organizing
Iafine Papisy
Collaboration
Zotonantenaina Razanadratefa
Versatility and Adapatability
Fanuel Hadzizi
Number and Data
Susan Tolmay
Time Management
Kevin Chiramba
Making IT work
Susan Mogari
Constant Learner
Thandokuhle Dlamini
Delivery and Service
Michelle Mutogo
Rising Star
Naledi Masipa
Community Mobiliser
Chukela Baloyi
Positive spirit
Emmanuel Hamah
Going the second mile
James Sithole
Multi-tasker
Joe Mathebula
Safety and security
Khensani Zabala
Service with a smile
Lindiwe Zulu
Thoroughness
Mandla Ncube
Creativity
Naume Zinengeya
Staff member of the year
Octavia Sibanda
Well being
Phumlani Mathebula
Calm in crisis
Rosemary Manzinyi
Team spirit
Sthembiso Moyo
The Green award
Trevor Tangadza
Organiser and planner