Ayabonga Ongeziwe Moolman is an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science at Nelson Mandela University and a proud alumna of Nelson Mandela University. She is currently completing her research Master’s degree in Nursing, building on a strong academic foundation that includes a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health. With over eight years of clinical midwifery experience, Ayabonga is deeply passionate about Maternal and Child health, Nursing and Midwifery education, and HIV prevention.

Since joining academia in 2021, she has taught second- and third-year midwifery modules, supervised undergraduate research projects, and led curriculum innovations informed by evidence-based and contextually relevant teaching approaches. Her work integrates theory, simulation, indigenous birthing practices, and reflection, nurturing compassionate and competent future nurses.

As a graduate of the three-year Early Career Academic Advancement Programme (ECAAP), Ayabonga embraces a servant-leadership mindset and advocates for student-centred, African-informed pedagogy. She currently chairs the Student Administrative Matters (SAM) Committee in her department.

Her master’s research focuses on assessing the awareness and acceptability of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among female undergraduate nursing students in South Africa, an important step toward reducing HIV infections in high-risk groups through education and advocacy.