Nothembi Mahlangu holds an Honours degree in Economic Science from the University of Witwatersrand and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Econometrics from the University of Johannesburg. She is completing her Master of Commerce in Development Economics at the University of Johannesburg. In 2021, she was awarded the prestigious Post-graduate Merit Award from the University of Witwatersrand in recognition of her outstanding academic accomplishments. Her interests include economic and sustainable development and international trade. Prior to joining TIPS as an intern in January 2024, Nothembi worked as a Government Affairs graduate trainee for a leading global US automotive OEM.
