Our People
The CHABAHIVA Trust’s skills and resources are composed of an operational and execution team of diverse, multi-skilled, and passionate individuals, supported by an equally robust board of Trustees.
Governance
Dr Nokwethemba Mtshali
Current Chairperson
Dr. Ntombifikile Mtshali is a medical doctor with an MBChB from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (2007), an MBA from Wits Business School, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership from CETAD, University of Lancaster, UK. She has completed specialised courses, including one at Harvard University and a Leadership Development Programme in the US. With over a decade of experience in both private and public healthcare, she advocates for accessible, high-quality healthcare. As the former CEO of Bertha Gxowa Hospital, she championed reproductive health rights and introduced groundbreaking services. Dr. Mtshali has received numerous awards, including being named one of the Top 200 young South Africans by the Mail and Guardian in 2017. She is currently the CEO of Shout-It-Now, focusing on providing HIV and GBV prevention services to vulnerable youth, emphasizing destigmatisation and accessibility.
Mr Lungile Magqibelo
Trustee responsible for Secretarial & Administration Assistance
Mr. Lungile Magqibelo is a Policy Developer at the Assistant Director level in the National Department of Social Development since January 2009. He oversees programs for orphans and vulnerable children and coordinates community-based child and youth care services. He holds a Masters degree in Child and Family Studies (2010), a Bachelor of Social Work (2004), a Higher Certificate in Management (Cum Laude, 2014), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health, all from the University of the Western Cape. He started his career as a Probation Officer and Senior Social Worker in August 2005 with the Western Cape Department of Social Development, and prior to that, worked as a field Social Worker at the Cape Town Association for the Physically Disabled. Mr. Magqibelo has expertise in social policy review and development, including contributions to the Children’s Act and the Sexual Offences Act, and is a strong advocate for minority groups and vulnerable populations
Mr Sello Bravo Mphelane
Mr Sello Bravo Mphelane the Chief Strategy and Innovations Officer (CSIO) at PTW Consulting. He has an MBA in Leadership. As CSIO he is responsible for leading the development and execution of long-term strategies, with the goal of increasing shareholder value through championing and driving the implementation of strategic initiatives, by providing guidance and advice to help businesses improve efficiency, enhance operations, and drive profitability.
Mr Ashmeer Joseph
Mr Ashmeer Joseph is the Acting General Secretary of ELCSA. He is also the Chairperson of the Southern Africa Regional Forum of ACT Alliance and Deputy Chairperson of the ACT Ubumbano Board. His extensive experience in financial and project management stood him in good stead as the Director of Development Services of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa.
Mme Nosisa Mokoka
Mme Nosisa Mokoka currently holds Trusteeship and Non-Executive Director positions in the Pension Fund Industry and in a Non-Profit Organisation, as well as in the Tertiary Education Sector in the last eight consecutive years. She is an engaged member of the Institute of Directors in SA (IoDSA), Nosisa is a former senior executive, manager, and supervisor in various sectors in a career spanning over forty years in health, community health, human resources, corporate administration, finance, and economic development as well as in community development.
Dr. Albrech Phillips
Rev. Dr Albrecht Philipps, born 1970 is the Head of Department for Ecumenism and Mission of the Evangelical Church of Westphalia at the Church Head office in Bielefeld,Germany. He has held this position since 2021. In, 2016 he was appointed as Officer for Ecumenism and Academic Institutions in the Church Head office of the EKD in Hanover prior to his position as Vicar and Pastor in Westphalia, Germany from year 1998 to 2016. Dr. Phillips studied in Göttingen, Paris, Halle and Münster and has been married since 1996 with four sons.