Mamello Mokhele

Mamello hails from Diamond City, Kimberley, where she spent her formative years. She pursued her secondary education at Kimberley Girls’ High School before enrolling at the University of Pretoria in 2019, culminating in her graduation in 2022. 

In 2023, Mamello completed her community service at the Pholela Community Healthcare Centre in Bulwer, a rural town in Kwa-Zulu Natal. The following year, she returned to Kimberley and commenced employment at Juane Raats Occupational Therapy in April. 

With keen interest in mental health, Mamello emphasizes its significance in patient care, believing it to be a pivotal factor in influencing patients’ engagement in various activities, particularly as physical impairments emerge. 

Outside of her professional pursuits, Mamello indulges her artistic inclinations by refurbishing old furniture and thrifted clothing. She also delves into fashion experimentation and occasionally devotes time to painting, exploring her artistic talents further. Her love for music took her to Turkey, Russia and Sochi in her youth, where she participated in choir competitions, fostering her enduring passion for western music and opera singing. 

Occupational Therapy Journey: 

• 2019-2020

During her university years, Mamello held a prominent role as the Transformational Leader within the Occupational Therapy Executive Committee at the University of Pretoria.

• 2023

Mamello enhanced her skill set by completing a Basic Wheelchair Seating course, acquiring the expertise to appropriately seat patients in various types of wheelchairs, thereby ensuring optimal functionality and comfort for her patients. 

What inspires me?

My parents inspire me. If it was not for them then I would not have been in the position I am in now. My parents have always taught me to treat people the way I would like to be treated. Therefore, despite whatever is going on in my life, I walk around with a smile and treat everyone with respect. I would not want to disappoint them by turning into someone they were trying to avoid me from becoming, which is harsh and heartless.