The Batho Pele Convention is guided by a National Steering Committee drawn from politics, technology, engineering, education, media and grassroots activism.
Its members bring decades of combined experience in Parliament and provincial government, enterprise technology and social impact work, large-scale infrastructure delivery, school leadership, broadcast and film, and community organising. Together they provide the strategic direction, professional expertise and lived community insight the movement needs to turn Siyazenzela from a principle into practice.
A Senior Fellow at the Thabo Mbeki Foundation and host of the African Renaissance Podcast.
Head of Productions for the African Renaissance Podcast and the Batho Pele Convention.
A South African technology entrepreneur and social justice advocate with global exposure across technology, digital transformation, partnerships and innovation. Through his work with Digital Skills Africa, he focuses on leveraging technology, skills development and strategic partnerships to contribute to Africa’s development and expand opportunities within the digital economy. His experience spans global technology environments, enterprise engagements, and ESG and social impact initiatives, with a strong interest in using technology as a catalyst for inclusive growth across Africa.
An experienced leader with more than 20 years in engineering and construction, leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex, high-value infrastructure programmes across the automotive, energy, mining, transport and logistics sectors. A proven ability to execute strategic programmes, aligning people, technical expertise and business priorities to translate objectives into successful delivery and lasting value.
Brings years of first-hand experience in provincial and national legislative office to the Steering Committee, grounding its work in a close understanding of how government actually functions from the inside.
Programme Manager for the MCom in Project Management Studies at MANCOSA, part of Honoris United Universities. An accomplished executive, entrepreneur, academic and certified PMP with over 15 years in project management, engineering, business development and strategic leadership.
Brings a strong understanding of school management, governance, systems and policy. A member of the Musi High School MANCO alumni.
A film festival producer and fine artist, and a former council member of the South African Screen Federation, representing the Documentary Filmmakers Association.
Specialising in editorial strategy, broadcasting and multi-platform media development.
An iNyanga and the founder of the Centre for Ancestral Justice.
A social entrepreneur, author and speaker whose career spans real estate, marketing and media, holding credentials as a Master Practitioner in Real Estate (MP(RE)) and a Chartered Marketer of South Africa (CM(SA)), alongside work as a producer and TV and podcast host.
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