“Mcups provide a sense of dignity and that is important.”

Nyoko obtained a degree in Economics from Smith College in Massachusetts (USA), LLB and Ph.D. degrees from UCT, as well as a post-graduate diploma in Tax Law from the University of Johannesburg.

Prior to being called to the Bar, Nyoko worked as a law research clerk to former Chief Justice Mgcobo, and for Justices Fronemen and Zondo at the Constitutional Court of South Africa, as a researcher at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS), as well as a part time lecturer at Wits University. Nyoko is currently an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.

“I am inspired by the passion and commitment that Mcups has for impacting the lives of Africa’s girl children.”

“When the opportunity arose to support an innovative, African, women-led initiative that is about empowering girls and restoring their dignity, I had to say YES.”

She is currently Deputy Director in the Development and Alumni Department at UCT. Libo is a proud University of Cape Town alumna and holds three degrees from the institution including an Executive MBA from the UCT Graduate School of Business.

“Mcups are a no-brainer for anyone wanting a fairer, cleaner world.”

Sandy is political advisor and researcher to the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, the main opposition party in South Africa. She has a BSc in Chemistry from UCT and an MA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University (UK).

Sandy founded and manages the Sugarbird Trust which contracts and oversees teams to clear invasive alien vegetation from Table Mountain to protect its indigenous flora and fauna.

Sandy founded the New Moon Trust.