Mmatshilo Motsei

About Mmatshilo Motsei

Author, healer and speaker; founder of ADAPT and later Afrika Ikalafe Pluriversity; works across indigenous midwifery, GBV prevention, Ubuntu‑centred leadership and community healing; Ashoka Fellow; recipient of HRW International Human Rights Award and UN‑Habitat Scroll of Honour; honorary doctorates from University of Zululand and Nelson Mandela University.

Key message

Healing is culture‑rooted; Birth is sacred; Ubuntu is a governance strategy; GBV prevention begins with dignity and community.

Speaking topics and expertise

• African Spirituality of Childbirth
• Indigenous Midwifery & Community Birth
• From GBV Response to Soul‑Level Prevention
• Reweaving the Soul of the Nation
• Ubuntu at Work
• Kanga & the Kangaroo Court

Achievements

Founded ADAPT; co‑founded Tshwaranang; established Afrika Ikalafe Pluriversity; advisor to WHO and SA Department of Justice.

Education

Honorary Doctorates (Unizulu; NMU); Nursing & Midwifery training; community psychology practice.

Delivery style

Story‑rich, ceremonial awareness; facilitative and reflective; blends scholarship with indigenous knowledge.

Why audiences listen

Pioneer of GBV prevention; decades of community and policy work; published author and facilitator.

What the talks address

Root causes of GBV; respectful maternity care; Ubuntu‑based leadership; land‑based healing methods.

What participants will learn

Community‑led healing frameworks; childbirth practices; prevention strategies; organisational Ubuntu.

What audiences take home

Checklists, rituals, GBV prevention roadmaps, and integration guides.

Benefits for individuals

Personal alignment and practical rituals for wellbeing.

Benefits for organisations

Culturally grounded wellness and leadership practices; improved psychological safety.