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Gugu Resha

Gugu Resha

Machel-Mandela Fellow

South AfricaSouth Africa


Gugu Resha holds an MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She obtained a BA and Honours in Humanities and Philosophy, respectively, from Stellenbosch University. She is an alumni of the Programme for African Leadership (PfAL) at LSE and the South Africa-Washington International Programme. Gugu has also undertaken internships at the National Women's Law Center and the South African Institute of International Affairs.

Her interests lie in social policy for poverty reduction, democratic inclusivity and, sustainable and inclusive urban development. In her spare time you can find her watching wildlife documentaries, exploring the city by foot or watching stand-up comedy shows.


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