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Our Team

The Trustees and operations team who guide and deliver Dikuno’s work.

The Board of Trustees provides governance, oversight and strategic leadership, making sure that the Trust acts with integrity, transparency and legal compliance. The Board represents the Trust, fosters partnerships and prioritises capacity building for both communities and the operations team.

Nozibele Tshobeni

Nozibele Tshobeni

Chairperson and Independent Trustee

Board of Trustees

  • Ernest Kwinda

    Ernest Kwinda

    Founder Trustee

  • Shibu Mapheto

    Shibu Mapheto

    Founder Trustee

  • Sylvia Matsietsa

    Sylvia Matsietsa

    Community Trustee

  • Joseph Mabula

    Joseph Mabula

    Community Trustee

  • Justice Mogale

    Justice Mogale

    Community Trustee

  • Keitumetse Mabula

    Keitumetse Mabula

    Community Trustee

  • Gopolang Booysen

    Gopolang Booysen

    Community Trustee

Board Subcommittees

  • Finance, Risk and Audit

    Ensures the Trust’s financial health, accountability and resilience by overseeing financial planning, reporting and risk management.

  • HR and Governance

    Focuses on the effective management of human resources and governance structures, keeping the Trust efficient and aligned with its mission.

  • Projects and Stakeholder Relations

    Ensures that projects are aligned with the Trust’s strategic objectives and deliver measurable impact in the community.

Operations Team

The Operations Team puts the Trust’s programmes into practice and makes sure community development initiatives are delivered well.

  • Ronny Manyama

    Ronny Manyama

    Operations Manager

  • Mulisa Munyai

    Mulisa Munyai

    Development Coordinator

Administration