Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane was a Senior Expert at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. She had a bachelor of arts degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Durban).  She had worked on policing and crime matters both within and outside the South African government for more than two decades, including on issues of firearms and organized crime.

Jenni died in a car accident in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 12 April 2025.

Tribute: We should all try to honour the memory of veteran organised crime researcher Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane (Daily Maverick)