Is a Tobacco Control advocate and social worker based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. His work sits at the intersection of social work, public health advocacy, and community development, with a strong focus on advancing health equity and protecting vulnerable communities from tobacco-related harm. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He serves as a Project Coordinator for Tobacco Control, where he leads the implementation of CANSA’s tobacco control programme, develops advocacy and communication materials, conducts research and policy monitoring, and strengthens stakeholder engagement. His work is centered on advancing the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill (2022), a key public health policy aimed at protecting children and communities from nicotine addiction and reducing the burden of tobacco-related disease. Since 2023, he has been actively involved in national advocacy efforts supporting the progression of the Bill through Parliament, contributing to public participation processes, community hearings across all nine provinces, and ongoing engagement in the context of tobacco industry interference. His work places particular emphasis on protecting young people from targeted marketing and reducing inequities in exposure to tobacco and nicotine products in underserved communities. His work is guided by a vision of a nicotine and tobacco-free generation in South Africa, where strong, evidence-based public health policies protect children and ensure equitable access to health and wellbeing for all communities.
