Ndzumbululo Mulaudzi is a passionate legal scholar dedicated to advancing human rights. She holds an LLB and an LLM in Human Rights Law from the University of Venda. Currently, she is a part of the graduate program at the University of Venda’s Ismail Mohammed Centre for Human
and People’s Rights, where she is dedicated to applying her knowledge and skills to drive meaningful change in the field of human rights.
During her academic journey, Ndzumbululo demonstrated a commitment to fostering academic excellence. She served as a tutor for Constitutional
Law and Introduction to Theory of Law, providing guidance and mentorship to undergraduate students rights of Women in Africa, published in 2023.
This work underscores her dedication to advancing gender equality and sustainable development through her legal expertise. Later, as a writing consultant, she supported students in refining their academic writing skills and achieving their goals. A proud highlight of her career is co-authoring a chapter on the right to sustainable development, featured in a commentary
on the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the

Meet Ms. Hlungwani, a dedicated and passionate advocate for human rights, advocacy, and social justice. Her academic journey began at the University of Venda, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws degree with a distinction in research, showcasing an early aptitude for impactful legal scholarship. She's currently expanding her expertise by pursuing an LLM in Tax Law at the University of Johannesburg, aiming to leverage her knowledge for tax justice and its broader implications for social equity. Ms. Hlungwani's passion for human rights led her to volunteer as a Research Assistant at the Ismail Mahomed Centre for Human and Peoples' Rights (IMCHPR). Here, she vigorously championed human rights issues through research and advocacy, focusing on the centre's critical areas like environmental law, human rights and climate change, children's justice, and social justice in Africa. Her exceptional commitment and performance as a volunteer quickly led to her substantive appointment in the same role. Building on this invaluable experience, she then pursued articles of clerkship with the Law Clinic at the University of Venda, further solidifying her practical legal skills. She describes her experience at the IMCHPR as a cornerstone of her professional and personal growth, highlighting how the expert leadership and mentorship of Professor Ademola Jegede, alongside the supportive staff, profoundly shaped her development as a human rights defender and researcher. Ms. Hlungwani's remarkable journey serves as an urgent call to action for aspiring young graduates passionate about research and human rights. She emphasises the invaluable professional skills and vital networks that can be forged by volunteering at the IMCHPR. As she often says, "It can be done."