Meet Singita Khosa (Class of 2018) — a scientist, cancer researcher, model and luxury travel content creator whose journey reflects the power of curiosity, ambition and refusing to be defined by just one path.
After matriculating from Durban Girls’ College, Singita went on to study Health Sciences, Human Genetics and Molecular and Cell Biology at Wits, specialising in cancer research. She is now pursuing her PhD in Pharmacology, collaborating with the University of Pretoria’s Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI), with a focus on cancer research and the potential to translate scientific discoveries into meaningful advances in patient care.
But Singita’s story extends well beyond the laboratory. Alongside her academic career, she has spent a decade modelling and has built a career as a luxury travel content creator, working with African luxury lodges and showcasing the beauty of the continent.
As a Black woman in STEM, Singita is passionate about representation and about encouraging young women to see themselves in fields where they have historically been underrepresented. Her message is one of possibility: you don’t have to choose between your passions.
