The Council Chairperson
Mr Neluvhalani has deep traces in the heritage landscape of South Africa ranging from local and national initiatives to World Heritage for over 29 years of his professional working experience. One of his signature contributions to the sector is in the development of Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site while he was the General Manager at the South African National Parks.
He has particular interest and experience in Heritage Management and Development in the context of People and Conservation issues in South Africa Neluvhalani serves on several boards of which the latest was the Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo where he was the Chairperson.
His extensively published research papers are evidence of his passion for scholarly work. Among his papers presented at conferences is on the interesting subject of ‘Enabling transformation in heritage institutions by integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems’. He has experience in spearheading new initiatives including policies, legislation, curriculum change and strategy development.
He has particular interest and experience in Heritage Management and Development in the context of People and Conservation issues in South Africa Neluvhalani serves on several boards of which the latest was the Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo where he was the Chairperson.
His extensively published research papers are evidence of his passion for scholarly work. Among his papers presented at conferences is on the interesting subject of ‘Enabling transformation in heritage institutions by integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems’. He has experience in spearheading new initiatives including policies, legislation, curriculum change and strategy development.
Members of the Council
Dr Graham Dominy
Ministerial Appointee
Mr Jabulani Sithole
Ministerial Appointee
Ms Nontlaza Sizana
Ministerial Appointee
Ms Salome Mabilane
Ministerial Appointee
Adv Mphalane Makhura
Chairperson of National Archives and Records Service – NAAC
Mr Luthando Jack
Eastern Cape Provincial Appointee
Ms Esther Netshivhongweni
Chairperson of Heraldry
Mr Moses Makhweyane
Chairperson of South African Heritage Resources Agency – SAHRA
Ms Refiloe Mabaso
Chairperson of the National Library of South Africa
Elodie Seotseng Tlhoaele
Free State Provincial Appointee
Mr Onkabetse Mereki
Northern Cape Provincial appointee
Dr Vikunduku Mnculwane
Kwazulu Natal provincial Appointee
Adv. Rod Solomons
Chairperson of Iziko Museums
Ms Laura Robinson
Western Cape Provincial Appointee
Mr Tsheko Tsehlana
Gauteng provincial appointee
Ms Karabo Rapoo
Chairperson of DITSONG Museums of South Africa
Ms Lydia Moroane
Mpumalanga Provincial Appointee
Hosi Adv Khavhareni Mahumani
Limpopo Provincial Appointee
Position Currently Vacant
North West Provincial Representative