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

Sikelelwa Alex Msitshana
Chairperson

Joseph Komape
Trustee

JP Muller
Treasurer

Therina Wentzel
National Director: NCPD

Dr Ben Greyling
Additional Member

Vacant
Second Chairperson

Vacant
Additional Member

Penny (Busi) Smith Khuzwayo

Suraiya Mohammed

Shavisani Tsumele
Senior Finance Manager

Danie Marais
Projects, Governance & UDA

Lebogang Boya
Economic Empowerment

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

Augusta Law
Rural Development

Brunhild Strauss
Northern Cape Manager

Candice Marais
Officer: Hearing Loss Matters

David Matlakala
Community Liaison Manager

Erica du Toit
Hearing Loss Matters & Awareness

Fanie du Toit
Mentor: Hearing Loss Matters

Fanie Swanepoel
Disability Inclusion Manager

Esther Motlhabane
Coordinator: Disability Information

Dr. Hanri Kriel
Multimedia Communications Specialist

Hélène van Wyk
PR & Projects

Jackie Malan
Food Distribution and Rural Development

Khethukthula Sibiya
Community Liaison

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

Mary Dazana
Senior Financial Accountant

Masentle Mofokeng
Economic Empowerment

Michele Tonks
Coordinator: Hearing Loss Matters

Nomfundo Mdletshe
Finance Assistant

Patrick Khumalo
Driver

Pieter Swanepoel
Graphic Designer

Ronel Minnies
PA: National Director

Sam Ennocent Mkansi
General Worker

Siphokazi Qgoboka
Support Worker

Casual Day

Adri Visser
CD Manager: Companies and Retailers

Louis Botha
Casual Day Warehouse Manager

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

Emmision Masegela
CD: Warehouse Logistics

Ernestina Mofokeng
CD: Warehouse Assistant

George Makhunga
CD: Warehouse Assistant

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

Simon Nyirenda
CD Coordinator: SAPS and DOD

Vuyani Nqumako
CD: Warehouse Assistant

Busiswa Galada
Economic Empowerment Intern

Nkanyiso Makinyane
NCPD Intern

Suzan Qhena
Intern Assistant: Government and SARS

Thembeka Dhlula
Economic Empowerment Intern

Andrew Hofmeyr
Project Lead: Special and Extraordinary Projects

Bernadette Rigney
Senior Office Administrator

Gertjan Holtzhausen
Coordinator: Arts and Culture Inclusion

Lubabalo Mbeki
Economic Empowerment and Funding

Noel Zulu
Skills Development Facilitator

Dr Siva Moodley
Researcher, Advocacy and Disability-Rights Strategist

Tinashe Rubaba
Gender Matters Manager