I am Mpho Bridget Malema, born and raised in Botlokwa Sekakene Village outside Polokwane in the Limpopo Province. 

I attended my primary and secondary schooling in Botlokwa. Then pursued my Tertiary education at the University of Venda where I obtained my BSc in Environmental Sciences, I then furthered my studies and did postgraduate honors in Environmental Sciences. I am currently a final year Master's candidate pursuing Msc in Environmental Sciences focusing on Pharmaceutical Waste as an emerging contaminant. I am also an Intern at the Department of Science and Innovation under Human Sciences Research Council. I am passionate about Sustainable development, Environmental Protection and Conservation. I love reading, baking and cooking