TO: Human Settlements Sector Stakeholders FROM: SHRA Acting Chief Executive Officer, Ms B. Van Staden DATE: 1st October 2026 SUBJECT: Appointment of Interim SHRA Council Chairperson Dear Partners and Stakeholders, The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) wishes to inform stakeholders of a leadership update within the governance structures of the SHRA. The...
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Mr. Makofane is a highly accomplished and professionally registered Construction Project Manager (PrCPM) with over 21 years of experience in the built environment, specializing in project, programme, and portfolio management.
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Dr. Mulamula is a highly accomplished Certified Director (IoDSA) and governance expert with over 15 years of experience in corporate governance, risk management, artificial intelligence, ethics, and public sector leadership.
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Dr. Beukes is a distinguished legal academic, researcher, and human rights advocate with extensive experience in law, governance, housing rights, and postgraduate education.
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Ms. Rapotu is committed to shaping the future of infrastructure development with her technical expertise. She is a qualified Civil and Structural Engineer with over 10 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, specializing in structural design, infrastructure assessment, and sustainable development.
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Currently, she is pursuing an MEng (Structures) at Stellenbosch University. She completed her MBA with her research exploring The Impact of Leadership Styles on Employee Performance: An Evaluation of a Young Professionals Program, underscoring her dedication to optimizing human performance in highly technical fields; to influence the success of business continuity.
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Naledzani Sengani is a registered Natural Scientist with over 15 years’ experience in project management, infrastructure planning, and municipal support. He holds a Bachelor of Earth Sciences in Hydrology & Water Resources from the University of Venda and various certifications in project management, municipal finance, and public service leadership. He is currently completing a National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
His areas of expertise include local economic development, service delivery improvement, and regulatory compliance. He has pioneered technical skills development initiatives that strengthened service delivery and improved livelihoods in resource-constrained environments.
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Ms Mjobo is a seasoned public servant with over 15 years of experience in governance, public policy, and human settlements development. She has served as a Member of Parliament from 2009 to 2024, actively participating in portfolio committees, public hearings, and interdepartmental consultations.
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Ms Mokoena is a highly accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in public sector leadership, corporate governance, development finance, infrastructure development, and strategic consulting. She has served in executive, board, and advisory roles across government, state-owned enterprises, NGOs, and the private sector.
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Mr Makoko is a seasoned executive and non-executive board member with over 25 years of experience spanning, civil society, education, infrastructure development, project management, and public sector governance. He has held leadership roles in civil society, government and private sectors, with a strong focus on community development, stakeholder engagement, training and development, project management, and strategic planning.
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Lorato Sithole is an experienced Chartered Accountant bringing a solid background in finance with a track record spanning various sectors, including financial services and environmental services. Holding degrees from the Universities of Cape Town and South Africa SBL.
With 9 years of service, she has demonstrated her financial expertise in the environmental services industry as CFO at SANBI, prior to SANBI, Lorato served as CFO for 2 years and 8 months at Gauteng Enterprise Propeller, contributing to financial leadership and management. Accumulated 5 years and 3 months of experience as a Financial Manager at FNB South Africa, showcasing proficiency in the financial services sector. Gained foundational experience in accounting during a 3-year tenure with PwC. Worked for 1 year as a Compliance Auditor, gaining insights into regulatory compliance at the South African Revenue Services.
Lorato’s educational background includes a Master’s in Business Leadership at the University of South Africa SBL from 2012 to 2014. SAICA (Chartered Accountant) completed in 2002. University of South Africa (Diploma of Accountancy) from 1999 to 2000. University of Cape Town (Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting) in 1997.
Offering her blend of extensive experience in finance, strong educational qualifications, and a background in environmental services, making them a valuable asset for roles in financial leadership and management.
Queendy Gungubele is a seasoned professional with a multi-layered career that encompasses board leadership, human resources management, and legal expertise. With a strong commitment to ethics and governance. Her extensive experience as a Board Member, CCMA Commissioner, and owner of RMQ Investments cc reflects her passion for resolving complex workplace issues and fostering inclusive, productive environments.
In her current capacity as a council member of the SHRA, Queendy has served with distinction in a range of other organizations, including Kumaka, O R Tambo Memorial Hospital, Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GGDA), and Eskom Enterprise. Her commitment to these roles has been fortified by her certification in Board Development Program Training from the prestigious Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS).
Queendy Gungubele’s academic background includes a B. luris from the University of North, Pietersburg, SA, an Advanced Diploma in Labor Law from Rand Afrikaans Universiteit, and a Certificate in Management in Minerals and Mining Policy (Short Course) from the University of Witwatersrand. Furthermore, she earned her LLM in Labor Law (master’s degree) from Rand Afrikaans Universiteit between 2003 and 2005.
Her skillset encompasses a diverse range of competencies, including skills development facilitation, Black Economic Empowerment imperatives, performance management, negotiations, litigation, and stress management.
Jacob Khawe possesses over 25 years of experience, he has been engaged as a volunteer and consultant for numerous non-governmental organizations, including those operating within foreign political entities like Namibia and Mozambique.
During his tenure as a public servant, Khawe held significant roles such as Director for Heritage, Arts, and Culture at Sedibeng District Municipality, Student Officer at Eduserve College, and Director in the Office of the Speaker at Emfuleni Municipality. In his political capacity, Jacob Khawe served for a span of 9 years as a member of the Gauteng legislature. He assumed diverse roles, notably as Chairperson of the Community Safety Portfolio Committee, Chairperson of the Petitions Committee, and Chairperson of the Roads and Transport Committee. This engagement equipped him with substantial knowledge in oversight, legislative processes, public engagement, and effective governance.
His journey led him to his election as the Executive Mayor of Emfuleni Municipality. In this role, he took on the pivotal task of reviving the municipality from financial turmoil and fostering political stability. Furthermore, Khawe took on the mantle of Provincial Secretary for the ruling party in Gauteng, where he took charge of political management, strategic development, and organizational growth.
Presently, he serves as the Chairperson of Matlalehana Foundation, situated in the Vaal region, with a specific focus on Agricultural Development, Transport Logistics, and Elderly Support Programs. Khawe’s academic pursuits include studies in Transitional Justice through the University of Johannesburg, Executive Leadership centered on the African Economy at the Thabo Mbeki Institute of Leadership in UNISA, and an ongoing endeavor to complete studies in Project Management with UCT.
Mandla J. Radebe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Strategic Communication and the Director of the Centre for Data and Digital Communications at the University of Johannesburg. He is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in industries such as Accounting & Auditing, Financial Services, Information and Communication Technology, Higher Education, Retail and Public Sector. Mandla serves in several boards.
Sandile Luthuli holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with Honours, a Masters Degree in Business Administration, a Higher Diploma in Company Law, and a Masters of Philosophy in Development Finance. He has occupied senior roles in organisations such as the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), CIDA Empowerment Fund, Alexander Forbes Financial Services as well as Khula Enterprise Finance, amongst others. The combination of strategy, development finance and economics experience that he brings to the role is a valuable contribution to realising the vision of the SHRA.
A civil engineer by profession, Confidence Tshilande is committed to fostering a more transformed, inclusive and sustainable housing sector by employing her technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure that quality and affordable housing is delivered efficiently.
Confidence Tshilande currently serves on various Boards.
Mr Kiewitz is a seasoned legal professional with 30 years of experience in the legal, property, and human settlements sectors. He is an admitted Attorney, Conveyancer, Notary Public, and Liquidator, with a strong track record in corporate governance, property law, and public sector transformation.
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Ashley Latchu is an IT specialist currently completing his doctorate focused on research within the public sector, and has served on several boards and board subcommittees. He is committed to enabling the SHRA to be able to use 4IR technologies and good corporate governance to augment and enable its mandate.
Ms Olifant is a seasoned executive and non-executive director with over 15 years of experience across the telecommunications, financial services, and manufacturing sectors.
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Mashukudu James Maboa is a Chartered Accountant (SA) with extensive experience in financial management, auditing, corporate governance, and developmental finance. He has held senior roles at Deloitte and Touche, the National Empowerment Fund, and Investec Private Bank.
He holds a B.Com in Accounting and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (CTA) from the University of Cape Town, and has completed executive programmes in Property Development (UCT) and Real Estate Investment (Oxford University).
Mr. Maboa has served on various boards, including the UNISA Council, South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA), Momentum Health Solutions, and Metropolitan Health Corporate.
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An attorney by profession with significant experience in her career and years of board experience at large, reputable institutions, Lahlane Malema remains committed to developing, growing, promoting, protecting and sustaining social housing.
Ms Pulane Thobejane is a respected leader in social work, labour relations, and governance. She holds an Honours in Social Work and certifications in Labour Relations, Recruitment & Hiring, as well as Wellness & Holistic Counselling. With extensive leadership experience, she has served as a Member of Parliament, a Board Member for Johannesburg City Power, the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), and a Bargaining Council Member within the Gauteng Provincial Government as well as Public Health and Social Development. Since 2022, she has been part of the SHRA Council, where she now leads as Chairperson.
Passionate about social development, her achievements include providing over 220 hours of free online counselling, founding the Twinkle Foundation/Hidden Hunger Program, and overseeing an engineering training programme for 800 young people.
As the SHRA Chairperson, she champions human rights in housing, advocates for affordable rental solutions, and promotes inclusive housing policies. She is dedicated to expanding affordable rental projects and ensuring equitable housing access across South Africa.
Sanele Masiza is a former Mvula Trust board member. She has held various leadership positions in financial institutions. She brings more than 15 years experience in risk management, spanning over various domains such as operational risk, credit risk, compliance and enterprise risk management. Ten years was spent in senior management roles in financial institutions and regulatory entities. With this expertise, the SHRA can effectively evaluate risks that can occur within the sector.
She holds an MSc Financial Economics (University of Leicester, UK), Institute of Risk Managers South Africa- Certified Risk Professional, Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Professional Risk Manager’s Certification (PRMIA), BCom Honours Statistics (University of Pretoria.
A gifted entrepreneur with a finance and investor relations background, Zimbini Hill joined the SHRA as an interim Council member in 2018, and Chaired the Project Development and Funding Committee.
Zimbini Hill currently serves as a board member on various private, public sector and social enterprises; and is convinced that with the public sector operating as it was designed to, it will play a vital role in ensuring a better South Africa for all. Zimbini Hill hopes to wholeheartedly serve the SHRA to successfully meet its mandate.
Ms. Mbane has a wealth of experience in governance and administration. She has 30 years’ experience in the public sector of which 15 years is at a senior management level. She is the former CEO of the Health and Welfare SETA as well as an Interim CEO of the IDT. She has led various governance structures in various sectors.
As a senior official, she has served in the human settlements sector for 7 years and was instrumental in the formation of some of the entities of the department. Her experience as a specialist in the organisational developmental space, and being an international coach, will come handy an enable the SHRA to benefit from her knowledge and experience.
Busisiwe Nzo is a practicing professional quantity surveyor (PrQs) registered with the South African Council of Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP). She is currently a partner (managing and active) at a private practice with offices in various regions of the country.
Her experience in the professional building industry spans more than 20 years. She also has vast experience in the human settlements space having been involved at different capacities for more than 15 years. This is where her knowledge and understanding of the human settlements development space originates.
Busisiwe has served as a council member of the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC). She has also served in other boards of other state entities e.g. Gauteng Partnership Fund (an implementing agent of the Gauteng Human Settlements, responsible for other programmes such as strategic urban renewal projects and those designed to promote participation of previously disadvantaged owned companies in the affordable rental market). She is currently a council member at the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA).
Busisiwe is committed to helping create an impact and implement changes within the social housing development space to better the livelihoods of South African communities.
