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President appoints members of National Council on GBVF

GCIS / SAnewsRef: GOVNEWS-83277 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

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Collected on 2 August 2026

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What this means

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) for a three-year term from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029. The appointment is made in terms of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Act, 2024 (Act No. 9 of 2024), and the Council is mandated to provide strategic leadership and coordinate multi-sectoral implementation of the national GBVF strategy. Dr Ramalepe Lebogang Mathibe is designated Chairperson, and Welheminah R. (Shoki) Tshabalala is designated Deputy Chairperson.

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Appointment to the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) for 2026–2029

The President has appointed specific individuals to serve on the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide for a three-year term, effective from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029, with designated Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson roles.

Who it is for
the appointed individuals named in the notice
How to act on it
No application or registration process is described; the document states the President has appointed the listed members and designated the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson.
Closes
31 July 2029
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide for a period of three years, effective from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029.

Facts

Reference

GOVNEWS-83277 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

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Appointing authority

Key Takeaways

  • Appointing authority: President Cyril Ramaphosa
  • Body: National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)
  • Term: 3 years
  • Effective dates: 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
  • Legal basis: National Council on GBVF Act, 2024 (Act No. 9 of 2024), sections 6(1)(a), 6(2), 6(3), and 9(1)(a)
  • Chairperson: Dr Ramalepe Lebogang Mathibe
  • Deputy Chairperson: Welheminah R. (Shoki) Tshabalala
  • Appointed members: Dr Ramalepe Lebogang Mathibe; Ms Keitumetse Fatimata Moutloatse; Ms Caroline Peters; Dr Zubeda Dangor; Ms Vuyisiwe Numalo; Mr Anele Siswana; Mr TWM Limema
  • Context: Council assumes term at the start of Women’s Month; GBVF classified as a national disaster
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa
  • National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
  • National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Act, 2024 (Act No. 9 of 2024)
  • Dr Ramalepe Lebogang Mathibe
  • Welheminah R. (Shoki) Tshabalala
  • Ms Keitumetse Fatimata Moutloatse
  • Ms Caroline Peters
  • Dr Zubeda Dangor
  • Ms Vuyisiwe Numalo
  • Mr Anele Siswana
  • Mr TWM Limema
  • Presidency
  • SAnews
  • Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

Dates

Opening Date

2 August 2026

Closing Date

1 August 2026