Organisational Structure

Our Leadership

A team of professionals and high-achieving students leading SALA's mission across law, engineering, medicine, accounting and beyond.

Executive Committee

The People Behind SALA

Eight professionals and high-achievers driving SALA's mission.

Siviwe Maqutywa

Siviwe Maqutywa

Chairperson

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at NSDV Law Inc.; LLB (Summa Cum Laude, UWC, 2018) and LLM in Corporate Law (Wits).

Philasande Mlatha

Philasande Mlatha

Deputy Executive Chairperson

Technology Transfer & Innovation at DUT; MSc Chemistry & Materials Science with international experience across SA, Spain and the Netherlands.

Mazisi Bangani

Mazisi Bangani

Co-Group CEO

Pursuing Honours in Actuarial Science (Wits); Rothschild & Co Scholar and Vice-Chancellor's Award recipient.

Nosihle Lalemini

Nosihle Lalemini

Co-Group CEO

MBChB at UKZN; provincial top achiever (matric 2021) and Eastern Cape Premier's Scholarship recipient.

Azande Duna

Azande Duna

Group CFO

CA Trainee in Audit at Deloitte (financial services); BAccSci and PGDA from Wits.

Bongolethu Klaas

Bongolethu Klaas

Deputy Group CFO

PGDA/CTA candidate at Rhodes University; International Representative 2026 and Management Accounting & Finance 3 Tutor.

Gwiba Nonkenge

Gwiba Nonkenge

Co-Group COO

Mechatronics Engineering at UCT; National and Eastern Cape Provincial Top Achiever, UCT Vice-Chancellor's Award recipient.

Ongeziwe Sinyameni

Ongeziwe Sinyameni

Group COO

BSc Mathematical Sciences and Honours in Mathematical Statistics at the University of Johannesburg; Provincial Top Achiever.

Our Footprint

Regional Chairpersons

Seven regional structures, each led by a dedicated chairperson coordinating members, programmes and community impact across the Pondoland Eastern Cape.

Athayanda Mhlwathika

Athayanda Mhlwathika

Lusikisiki Chairperson

MBChB · Walter Sisulu University

Athandile Joyi

Athandile Joyi

Flagstaff Chairperson

MBChB · Walter Sisulu University

Lihle Mdolo

Lihle Mdolo

Bizana Chairperson

BCom Actuarial Sci. · UJ

Lizalise Sibonda

Lizalise Sibonda

Port St Johns Chairperson

MBChB · Nelson Mandela University

Kwakho Mangqasha

Kwakho Mangqasha

Ngqeleni Chairperson

BCom Hons Actuarial Sci. · Stellenbosch

Sisipho Mcetywa

Sisipho Mcetywa

Libode Chairperson

MBChB · Nelson Mandela University

Mihlali Zokufa

Mihlali Zokufa

Ntabankulu Chairperson

Regional lead

How We Operate

12 Specialised Portfolios

Each portfolio is led by a dedicated team driving SALA's mission across mentorship, enterprise, governance and culture.

01

Mentorship & Development

Coaching, mentorship and personal growth.

02

Entrepreneurship & Business

Incubation and enterprise support.

03

Training & Education

Skills, tutoring and education.

04

Policy & Governance

Governance, compliance and policy.

05

Marketing & Branding

Brand, design and identity.

06

Innovation & Product

New systems, products and solutions.

07

Networking & Collaboration

Connections, events and relationships.

08

Communication & Public Affairs

Communications, media and public affairs.

09

Community Development

Community projects and impact.

10

Participation, Accountability, M&E

Participation tracking and evaluation.

11

Writing & Intellectual Development

Thought leadership and research.

12

Culture & Identity

Heritage, culture and shared identity.

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