I am a PhD student at IMBM, University of the Western Cape. I hold a BSc degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology, Honours degree in Microbiology where I was focusing on the role of some medicinal plants on bacteria isolated from wounds of diabetic patients. In my Masters degree I isolated and characterised bacteriophages from wastewater, and explored their potential to be used as biocontrol agents. I have worked at Illovo sugar as a sampler for 1 year, I also worked for Esse skincare as a research and development technician for almost 5 years. Curbing antimicrobial resistance using natural and environmentally friendly methods has always been my passion, hence my interest in pursuing a PhD program with the IMBM.