South African Climate Scientist, Ndoni Mcunu Is Dead, She Passed Away At A Younger Age

The South African social media community was filled with tributes after the shocking and sad news of the demise of Ndoni Mcunu.

Ndoni Mcunu who is the Founder & CEO of Black Women in Science (BWIS) is a  non-profit organization whose mission is to provide capacity-building interventions for young black women scientists and researchers was reported to have died a few days ago.

Her cause of death has not been made known to the public at the time of filing this report.

Ndoni is a South African researcher dedicated to preparing African agriculture for the impacts of climate change. She received Most Distinguished Women Change Makers In Africa 2020-2021 award from the Humanitarian Awards Global.

She was named one of the top 200 young South Africans by the Mail and Guardian in the education industry in 2016.

She was named a Mandela Washington Fellow in 2017 for her work with BWIS, which has aided in the growth of civic leadership in Africa.

Mcunu was named one of the Top 50 Most Inspiring Women in Technology in South Africa by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and South Africa in 2017.

Ndoni was named one of the 40 under 40 African Leaders for Climate Resilience in 2019 by Wilton Park, a UK Foreign Office Executive Agency.

Miss Mcunu is a strong advocate for African women’s empowerment, education, and poverty reduction. Ndoni is committed to enhancing the lives of our youngsters, particularly young women.

Reactions by netizens on Ndoni Mcunu’s Death

I did not personally know Ndoni Mcunu but reading about her gave me an entire impression of a great young woman, she was a blessing indeed. May her precious soul rest in peace.. Death be a cruel thief..

— Katlego Omphile (@Omphile_Katlego) April 18, 2022

I’m still shocked at Ndoni Mcunu’s sudden death! I’m still trying to compose myself. What a phenomenal black woman scientist. She still had so much to offer! Death is such a thief

— @Nomhle Ngwenya (@Nomhle_Global) April 18, 2022

My friend Ndoni Mcunu who’s a world renowned scientist herself recommended me for this insert with CNN. She captured this particular image and sent it to me after the episode aired.

She has inspired me, advanced my thinking and uplifted so many lives for black women in STEM. https://t.co/zjvbyLUlp2

— Kolisa Yola Sinyanya🇿🇦 (@Kolie_Yola) April 18, 2022