Lindile is originally from Durban, South Africa. She obtained her Master's Degree in Biology (focused in Marine Biology) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Over the years she used the skills that she has gained working in molecular ecology to manage data in medical research. She joined African Leadership Academy as a Data and Research Associate and is currently an Impact Manager in the Institutional Learning team. In her spare time she enjoys knitting, as well as other arts and crafts.