Meet Our
Grads
Thana Burger (22)
Thana grew up in a small town in the Western Cape. Although a small town girl she has big dreams to make a difference in the world through Optometry. She graduated from the University of Free State and brings to the program innovation and passion.
Muhammad Randeree (25)
Muhammad grew up in England coming from a family of Optometrists. Intrigued by both clinical and commercial aspects, he decided that Optometry was the right choice for him. He graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and brings to the program an entrepreneurial and driven perspective.
Heleen Human (24)
Heleen grew up in Delmas, Mpumalanga. Her passion for optometry is rooted in her love for people and health sciences. She graduated from the University of Free State and brings to the program a determined and bubbly personality.
Xolani Nyathela (22)
Xolani grew up in Bloemfontein. He experienced the change from blurry to clear vision when he was younger and since then has wanted to give everyone the gift of sight. He graduated from the University of the Free State and brings to the program a heart for people and a passion for success.
Julie de Carle (22)
Julie grew up in Pietermaritzburg. Fascinated by the aspect of joining commercial, clinical and fashion into a career, Optometry stood out. She graduated from the University of the Free State and brings to the program a dynamic and independent spirit.
Werny Taljaard (23)
Werny grew up in Phalaborwa, Limpopo. Having witnessed the effects of poor vision on someone near to her, she decided that Optometry was the career for her. She graduated from the University of Johannesburg and brings to the program a resilient and compassionate spirit.