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

Professionals and high-achievers driving SALA's mission.

Siviwe Maqutywa
About

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

Background

Lawyer · University of the Western Cape (UWC)

Siviwe Maqutywa

Chairperson

Lawyer · University of the Western Cape (UWC)

Mazisi Bangani
About

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

Background

Bachelor of Science Honours · University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

Mazisi Bangani

Co-Group CEO

Bachelor of Science Honours · University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

Nosihle Lalemini
About

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

Background

MBCHB · UKZN

Nosihle Lalemini

Co-Group CEO

MBCHB · UKZN

Azande Duna
About

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

Background

CA-senior trainee · University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

Azande Duna

Group CFO

CA-senior trainee · University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

Bongolethu Klaas
About

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

Background

PGDA/CTA · Rhodes University

Bongolethu Klaas

Deputy Group CFO

PGDA/CTA · Rhodes University

Mkhanyisi Mbangata
About

BEng Tech Honours in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Johannesburg

Led SALA into top 10 Social Innovative Program at UJ

Background

Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Honours in Mechanical Engineering, University of Johannesburg

Mkhanyisi Mbangata

Co-Group COO

Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Honours in Mechanical Engineering, University of Johannesburg

Ongeziwe Sinyameni
About

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

Background

Bachelor of Science: Honours in Mathematical Statistics · University of Johannesburg (UJ)

Ongeziwe Sinyameni

Joint-Group COO

Bachelor of Science: Honours in Mathematical Statistics · University of Johannesburg (UJ)

Our Footprint

Regional Chairpersons

Regional structures, each led by dedicated people coordinating members, programmes and community impact across the Pondoland Eastern Cape.

Athayanda Mhlwathika
Background

MBChB · Walter Sisulu University

Athayanda Mhlwathika

Lusikisiki Chairperson

MBChB · Walter Sisulu University

Athandile Joyi
Background

MBChB · Walter Sisulu University

Athandile Joyi

Flagstaff Chairperson

MBChB · Walter Sisulu University

Background

Actuarial Analyst · University of Johannesburg

Lihle Khambula

Bizana Chairperson

Actuarial Analyst · University of Johannesburg

Lizalise Sibonda
Background

MBChB · Nelson Mandela University

Lizalise Sibonda

Port St Johns Chairperson

MBChB · Nelson Mandela University

Kwakho Mangqasha
Background

BCom Hons Actuarial Sci. · Stellenbosch

Kwakho Mangqasha

Ngqeleni Chairperson

BCom Hons Actuarial Sci. · Stellenbosch

Sisipho Mcetywa
Background

MBChB · Nelson Mandela University

Sisipho Mcetywa

Libode Chairperson

MBChB · Nelson Mandela University

Mihlali Zokufa
Background

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

Mihlali Zokufa

Ntabankulu Chairperson

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

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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