Research Supervisor:

Somaya Abdullah

Brief Biography:
Nomfundo Zime Nokulunga Gebashe has completed a Bachelor of Social Science, with majors in Psychology and Social Development, and a BSocSc Honours degree at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Her interests lie in social research and youth development in South Africa. In addition to her academic work, she is currently setting up the Good Hope Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to raise awareness about Myasthenia Gravis which is a rare neuromuscular disorder. She has also participated as a mentor at Potentials Unleashed, a youth organisation that mentors young people from township and rural areas with the purpose of helping them transition into higher education.  

Title of Dissertation: 
Exploring the Experiences of South African Youth Living with Myasthenia Gravis