About NCPD

The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)

The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) is an NPO, established in 1939, that plays an integral role in shaping South Africa into a country where persons with disabilities have access to equitable opportunities and rights. For eight and a half decades, we have been running awareness programs, influencing government policies, promoting physical and social access, and facilitating economic participation for and with persons with disabilities.

NCPD Vision

An all-inclusive and equitable society where the human rights of all are upheld and protected.

NCPD Mission

Advocating, lobbying and raising awareness for and with Persons with Disabilities in achieving collaborative social and economic inclusion through innovation, partnerships, research, development and services.

NCPD Structure

NCPD Core Values

Integrity: In all our dealings, which implies openness and honesty, dependability and consistency, and honouring the individual and collective integrity and all its structures, functionaries and employees.
Passion: We’re passionate about everything we do.
Trust: Unwavering mutual trust and respect for one another’s intentions, but also our collective ability, capacity and contribution.
Professionalism: Consistently act in a professional manner in our dealings with one another and stakeholders, namely, the structures, functionaries, staff, clients and partners of the organisation.
Commitment: Individually and collectively committed to make a difference.
Honour: Our intentions are honourable. Honour one, help many.
Respect for diversity: Recognising individual differences and uniqueness.
Accountability: Align our actions to expectations and provide explanations which are accurate and complete.
Transparency: Open and honest within all our operations.
Self-representation: Honour the right of individuals to self-representation.

NCPD Core Principles

Governance: Committed to making sure that all our actions are guided through association and consultation with persons with disabilities, to ensure that optimal recognition is given to challenges, abilities and needs.

Transformation: Best transformation practices and targets allow us to remain relevant and appropriately structured.

Service-orientated: Listening to and addressing the needs of our clients, beneficiaries and stakeholders. At the same time, we respect the self-representation of persons with disabilities.

Consultative: Consult with one another and with our clients, beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders prior to making decisions.

Partnerships: Building partnerships to expand the delivery capacity throughout, and lower our resource and cost base.

Meet our Team

Dr Vincent Maphai
NCPD Patron

Joseph Komape
Trustee

Penny (Busi) Smith Khuzwayo

Suraiya Mohammed

Sikelelwa Alex Msitshana
Chairperson

JP Muller
Treasurer

Dr Ben Greyling
Additional Member

Therina Wentzel
National Director: NCPD

Danie Marais
Projects, Governance & UDA

Lebogang Boya
Economic Empowerment

Shavisani Tsumele
Senior Finance Manager

Nthabiseng Molongoana
APD FS PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR

NCPD Staff

Gabriel Hoffman
Office Manager

Charne van der Merwe
PA: Office Manager

Abidah Hersie
Funding and Relationships Manager

Ado Bakasa
Youth Coordinator

Anathi Gqoboka
Support Worker Assistant

Andre Kalis

Andre Kalis
Human Rights & Children's Rights

Andrew Hofmeyr
Project Lead: Special and Extraordinary Projects

Augusta Law
Rural Development

Bernadette Rigney
Public Relations Manager

Brunhild Strauss
Northern Cape Manager

Candice Marais
Officer: Hearing Loss Matters

Dylan Mashele
Radio and TV Relations Manager

Erica du Toit
Hearing Loss Matters & Awareness

Fanie du Toit
Mentor: Hearing Loss Matters

Fanie Swanepoel
Disability Inclusion Manager

Gift Mncube
Radio and TV Relations Assistant

Esther Motlhabane
Coordinator: Disability Information

Dr. Hanri Kriel
Video Editor & Content Creator

Gertjan Holtzhausen
Coordinator: Arts and Culture Inclusion

Hélène van Wyk
PR & Projects

Jackie Malan
Food Distribution and Rural Development

Khethukthula Sibiya
Radio and TV Relations Assistant

Leandre 'Lallie' Kibido
Receptionist | Digital and Social Media Support

Lubabalo Mbeki
Economic Empowerment and Funding

Mary Dazana
Senior Financial Accountant

Masentle Mofokeng
Economic Empowerment

Michele Tonks
Coordinator: Hearing Loss Matters

Noel Zulu
Skills Development Facilitator

Nomfundo Mdletshe
Finance Assistant

Patrick Khumalo
Driver

Pieter Swanepoel
Graphic Designer

Ronel Minnies
PA to National Director

Sam Ennocent Mkansi
General Worker

Siphokazi Qgoboka
Support Worker

Dr Siva Moodley
Researcher, Advocacy and Disability-Rights Strategist

Tinashe Rubaba
Gender Matters Manager

Casual Day

Louis Botha
Casual Day Manager

Adri Visser
CD: Coordinator Retailers

Bhekani Ngcobo
CD Coordinator: Government and SARS

Christopher Van Staden
CD: Liaison officer NPO's and Special schools

Daphney Twala
CD: Coordinator Online Sales

DIMAKATSO MATHEKGA
CD: Liaison officer NPO'S and Special Schools

Elizabeth Singo
CD Coordinator: Mainstream Schools and Tertiary Institutions

Emisson Masegela
CD: Warehouse Logistics

Ernestine Mofokeng
CD: Warehouse Assistant

Godfrey Maphanya
CD: Warehouse Supervisor

Jaseen Jallow
CD: Warehouse Assistant

Kalinah Mokgolo
CD: Accounts Receivables Coordinator

Kendyl Townsend
CD: Warehouse Logistics Assistant

LEBOHANG TUNZINI
CD: Liaison Officer Companies

Lehlohonolo Sato
CD Liaison Officer: Companies

Lucy Mbatha
CD Coordinator: NPO's and Special Schools

Nelisiwe Madonsela
CD Liaison Officer: Government and SARS

Nokubonga Shezi
CD PA: To Coordinator: Government and SARS

Nombulelo Mfeka
CD Liaison Officer: Mainstream Schools and Tertiary Institutions

Nokwanda Matshe
CD Liaison Officer: Online

Queen Zungu
CD: Warehouse Assistant

Sandy Tshabalala
CD Liaison Officer: Companies

Sicelo Mbatha
CD Liaison Officer: Mainstream Schools and Tertiary Institutions

Sebenzile Ngobese
CD Liaison Officer: NPO's and Schools

Shaakira Hersie
CD Coordinator: Retailers

Simon Manda
CD: PR & Communications Lead

Simon Nyirenda
CD Coordinator: SAPS and DOD

Suzan Qhena
Assistant: Government and SARS

Vuyani Nqumako
CD: Warehouse Assistant

Akhona Puti
Economic Empowerment Intern

Busiswa Galada
Economic Empowerment Intern

Nkanyiso Makinyane
NCPD Intern

Thembeka
Economic Empowerment Intern