Our leadership team
Ms Lebogang Zulu
President
Ms. Lebogang Zulu is a remarkable leader in business and entrepreneurship, holding pivotal roles such as National Chairperson of BRICS Women’s Business Alliance South Africa NPC, President ofBRICS Africa Women Foundation NPC, Chairperson of the International Relations Portfolio Committee at the Black Business Council, Board Chairperson of Africa Women’s Bank (Private) Limited, Executive Director of Kampara Group Holdings (Private) Limited, and Chief Strategy Officer of Afuraka Innovators Consortium (Pty) Ltd.
Mrs Shella Maela
Vice President
Ms. Shella Maela is a dynamic leader as President and Group CEO of Maela Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a conglomerate known for excellence and innovation. Under her visionary guidance, Maela Holdings has diversified into several companies that uniquely contribute to the business landscape. At the core of Maela Holdings is Maela Distributors, a leading national transportation service with a fleet of buses and trucks. Strategically positioned depots ensure efficient and reliable transportation solutions, meeting diverse client needs wi…
Ms Mapule Ncanywa
Executive Director – Strategy and Impact
Ms. Mapule Ncanywa is a dynamic leader serving as the Chief Impact Executive at the BRICS Africa Women Foundation and chairing Skills Development, Technology, and Innovation at the BRICS Business Council. She excels in forging impactful partnerships, advocating for skills development, and pioneering innovative technologies within BRICS economies. With a distinguished career spanning Naspers Labs and BEVSA, her strategic acumen and commitment to e…
Ms Thandi Bulayi
Executive Director – Communications
Thandi Bulayi is an exceptional leader, serving as the Founder and Managing Director of Azania Data (Pty) Ltd, where she brings her expertise as a Certified Scrum Master and Project Manager. She holds pivotal roles as the Chief Communications Executive for the BRICS Africa Women Foundation and Co-chair of the Trade and Investment Working Group for BRICS Women’s Business Alliance South Africa. Thandi’s accomplishments extend further as a One Young World Ambassador, showcasing her dedication to impactful…
Ms Nomonde Dinizulu-Shezi
Executive Director – Technology and Engineering
Ms. Nomonde Dinizulu Shezi is the Managing Director & Co-Founder of HumanInsights (Pty) Ltd and an Advisory Member of 4iR Skills MICT SETA. She also serves as a Presidential member of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Additionally, she acts as an Adjudicating Judge for the Mzansi Aerospace Drone incubator.
Dr Bandile Hadebe
Executive Director – Strategy and Partnerships
Dr. Bandile Hadebe, Chief Partnerships Executive at BRICS Africa Women Foundation and a Co-Chair of the Healthcare Joint Working Group of BRICS Women’s Business Alliance representing South Africa, brings a wealth of experience in healthcare, technology, policy formulation, and entrepreneurship. In his current capacities, he leads as the Head of Secretariat at Africa Health Indaba, participates as a member of the ANC Na…
Ms Zandile Matiwaza
Executive Director – Human Resources
Ms. Zandile Matiwaza is the Chief Human Resources Executive at BRICS Africa Women Foundation. She also serves as the Vice President of the Africa Grain & Seed Association, Chairs the BRICS WBA Zimbabwe Country Centre, and Heads the Food Security Joint Working Group of BRICS Women’s Business Alliance South Africa. Over the past eight years, Ms. Matiwaza, a seasoned executive and board member, has excelled in integrating strategies to address Africa’s food insecurity by fostering collaboration between Africa and global markets. Previously, as CFO of Goldstone & Co., she specialized in agricultural procurement, financing, and distribution in the SADC region. Additionally, Ms. Matiwaza is the Founder and Executive Director of Africa Women’s Bank.