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

Dion Rademeyer
DEC Trustee

Penny (Busi) Smith Khuzwayo

Suraiya Mohammed

Sikelelwa Alex Msitshana
Chairperson

Joseph Komape
Vice Chairperson

JP Muller
Treasurer

Smiling man seated in an office chair and dressed in a collar and tie

Martin Mvulane
Additional Member

Dr Ben Greyling
Additional Member

Therina Wentzel
National Director: NCPD

Danie Marais
Projects, Governance & UDA

Lebogang Boya
Economic Empowerment

Louis Botha
Senior Manager Casual Day

Shavisani Tsumele
Senior Finance Manager

Nthabiseng Molongoana
APD FS PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR

Abidah Hersie
PA: Therina Wentzel

Ado Bakasa
Youth Coordinator

Adri Visser
CD: Coordinator Retailers

Andre Kalis

Andre Kalis
Human Rights & Children's Rights

Andrew Hofmeyr
Funding: Education & Advocacy Expert

Augusta Law
Rural Development

Bernadette Rigney
PR Manager

Bhekani Ngcobo
CD: Liaison Officer

Brunhild Strauss
NC Community Coordinator

Candice Marais
Assistant: Hearing Loss Matters

Celehte Matthews
CD: Coordinator Mainstream Schools

Charne van der Merwe
PA: Gabriel Hoffman

Christopher Van Staden
CD: NPOs & Schools Sales Officer

Daphney Twala
CD: Online Sales Officer

David Matlakala
Project Support Manager

DIMAKATSO MATHEKGA
CD: NPOs & Schools Sales Assistant

Dylan Mashele
Media & Communications Officer

Elizabeth Singo
CD: Companies Liaison Assistant

Emisson Masegela
CD: Warehouse Assistant

Erica du Toit
Hearing Loss Matters & Awareness

Ernestine Mofokeng
CD: Warehouse Assistant

Esther Motlhabane
CD: Government Departments

Eugene Marais
Photographer & Videographer

Fanie du Toit
Mentor: Hearing Loss Matters

Fanie Swanepoel
Disability Information Coordinator

Gabriel Hoffman
Office Manager

Godfrey Maphanya
CD: Driver

Dr. Hanri Kriel
Video Editor & Content Creator

Hélène van Wyk
PR & Projects

Jackie Malan
Food Distribution

Jeanette Mofokeng
CD: Online Sales Assistant

Kalinah Mokgolo
CD: Accounts Receivables Coordinator

Kendyl Townsend
CD: Warehouse Assistant

Leandre 'Lallie' Kibido
CD: Mainstream Schools Assistant

LEBOHANG TUNZINI
CD: NPOs & Schools Sales Assistant

Lubabalo Mbeki
Economic Empowerment

Lucas Khapha
Senior Administrator/Receptionist

Lucy Mbatha
CD: NPOs & Schools Sales Coordinator

Mapule Twala
CD: Government Sales Assistant

Mary Dazana
Senior Financial Accountant

Michele Tonks
Hearing Loss Matters Officer

Nelisiwe Madonsela
CD: Government Liaison Assistant

Nokuthula Manana
CD: Companies Sales Coordinator

Nombulelo Mfeka
Programmes & Projects Assistant

Patrick Khumalo
Driver

Pieter Swanepoel
Graphic Designer

Queen Zungu
CD: Warehouse Assistant

Sam Ennocent Mkansi
General Worker

Sandy Tshabalala
CD: Companies Sales Assistant

Sebenzile Ngobese
CD: NPOs & Schools Sales Assistant

Shaakira Hersie
CD: Liaison Officer Retailers

Sicelo Mbatha
CD: Liaison Officer Mainstream Schools

Simon Manda
CD: PR & Communications Project Lead

Simon Nyirenda
CD: Government Sales Coordinator

Siphokazi Qgoboka
Support Worker

Tinashe Rubaba
Gender Matters

Vuyani Nqumako
CD: Warehouse Assistant

Gift Mncube
NCPD Intern

Khethukthula Sibiya
NCPD Intern

Lehlogonolo Sato
NCPD Intern

Nokubonga Shezi
NCPD Intern

Nokwanda Matshe
NCPD Intern

Nomfundo Mdletshe
NCPD Intern

Noxolo Kubheka
NCPD Intern