DocumentNot applicableMedia statement
NHLS strengthens governance with appointment of five new non-executive Board Members
National Health Laboratory ServiceRef: https://www.nhls.ac.za/nhls-strengthens-governance-with-appointment-of-five-new-non-executive-board-members/?utm_source=rss&
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Source domain: nhls.ac.za
Collected on 29 September 2026
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What this means
This is an NHLS media statement announcing the appointment of five independent experts to the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee and Information Technology Governance Committee. It describes the appointees’ expertise and says their contribution is expected to strengthen NHLS governance and support its public-health mandate. The statement also thanks outgoing Board members and provides a media contact.
Facts
Reference
https://www.nhls.ac.za/nhls-strengthens-governance-with-appointment-of-five-new-non-executive-board-members/?utm_source=rss&
Key Takeaways
- Appointment of five new independent non-executive Board Members
- National Health Laboratory Service
- Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)
- Information Technology Governance Committee (ITGC)
- Appointments announced on August 18th, 2026
- Media contact: Mr Mzi Gcukumana, 066 376 3171
- Strengthening governance, accountability, strategic oversight and innovation
- National Health Laboratory Service
- Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)
- Information Technology Governance Committee (ITGC)
- Ms Poppy Tshabalala
- Mr Patrick Ganesan
- Mr Suren Maharaj
- Ms Fulufhelo Tshikhudo
- Ms Ayanda Vabaza-Mvandaba
- Mr Mzi Gcukumana
Dates
Closing Date
18 August 2026