Thobani Khumalo

I contribute to the organisation’s strategic outreach by disseminating research outputs and facilitating stakeholder dialogues to enhance engagement across digital and in-person platforms. My responsibilities include podcast conceptualisation, photography, marketing coordination, graphic design, and the management of the organisation’s website and social media channels.

Prior to joining TIPS, I worked as a researcher collecting primary data for the Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division (HEARD), as well as the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ). I also worked as a Field Operations Officer at Statistics South Africa. Furthermore, I was a Communications Intern at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD), where I led the conceptualisation and production of video learning materials for the Applied Knowledge and Learning Department, covering conflict management, peace-building, and mediation. This material formed part of the launch of ACCNET. I'm a published documentary photographer. Holder of qualifications in Media Studies and Development Studies.