Our Board Members

With unwavering dedication to our mission and stakeholders, our board members exemplify the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Their stewardship ensures that we remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. As guardians of our organization’s values and aspirations, our board members inspire trust, foster collaboration, and drive us towards a future of limitless potential and impact.

Board Members Details

Our esteemed board members are the cornerstone of our organization’s governance, providing invaluable guidance, insight, and strategic direction. Comprised of accomplished leaders and visionaries from diverse backgrounds, they bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, enriching our decision-making processes and shaping our long-term vision.

Prof W de Villiers

Chairperson

“I wish to recognise the dedication of members of the HIGHER HEALTH Board who continue to provide guidance and counsel, and the outstanding leadership of Prof Ahluwalia and his very solid team across the country.We hope to continue exploring the intersection between education and wellness – and their joint contribution to amore civil society – for many years to come.”

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Mrs D Phutsisi

Deputy Chairperson

“So, to the funders who provide resources for HIGHER HEALTH to bring its dynamic vision of health and wellness to life and to the management and staff HIGHER HEALTH who are our tireless partners, our heartfelt thanks. We are particularly grateful to the campus health and wellness coordinators (CHWCs) seconded byHIGHER HEALTH to our colleges, and to Prof Ahluwalia for his unique leadership.”

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  • Prof R Ahluwalia (CEO)

  • Mr B Phike

  • Ms S Mcwabe

  • Dr P Matutu

  • Ms S Mahlobogoane

  • Ms P Dipiloane

  • Dr D Tromp

    Accountant

    Director
  • Prof N Phaswana-Mafuya

    Health & Gender Expert

    Director
  • Prof T Mayekiso

    Vice Chancellor of University of Mpumalanga

    Director