Lilah interviews Jonathan Maree and Shirley Coetzee 11 March 2023

Jonathan is a Clinical Technologist in Nephrology for the past 35 years and currently hold the position of Assistant Director Clinical Technology at Tygerberg Academic Hospital. He is also the current President of the Renal Care Society of South Africa, which aims to support and educate healthcare workers, patients and the general public on kidney disease. His areas of expertise include all therapies related to the treatment of kidney disease, such as dialysis and related procedures, as well as training and research. Hobbies include playing guitar and road running. Sr. Shirley is a specialized intensive registered nursing sister. She has been in nursing for 30 years. Shirley also forms part of the Nephrology team at Tygerberg Academic Hospital where she is currently the transplant coordinator specializing in kidney transplantation. Her role includes organ procurement and coordination of kidney transplant recipients of the living and deceased donor program. Shirley is also involved in education and awareness programs.