Simphiwe Petunia Dube

Simphiwe Dube has over four years of experience in the urban and regional planning field. Currently, Simphiwe is a City Planner, heading the Community Development unit at the Municipal Council of Mbabane,Swaziland where she focuses on the management and development of informal settlements, community liaison and engagement; as well as land use management. Simphiwe holds a master’s degree in Building from the University of the Witwatersrand, where she specialized in property development and management. Simphiwe Petunia Dube is passionate about the provision of affordable housing to marginalized groups. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, she plans to continue her work of upgrading informal settlements in Mbabane and assist, mentor, and encourage the youth, especially girls, to prioritize their education in order to be influential role players in the professional environment.