OUR TEAM
Cheryl N Hlabane
Manager
Cheryl Hlabane is a Change Agent, Public Speaker and Social Activist. She is passionate about empowering women and ending the scourge of GBV. Cheryl plays an active role in helping destitute and abused women at FHS and in the community. Cheryl has facilitated many campaigns through social committees to proactively and effectively address key issues affecting women and children. She was part of the #TotalShutdown which saw thousand of women marching to the Union Building and handing out #24Demands to President Cyril Ramaphosa. Cheryl Was also invited to be a delegate at the 1st ever Gender Summit which was the result of the march. Cheryl holds qualifications in Human Resources Management and Labour relations with over 15 years experience in the HR/Recruitment industry. She is also currently studying towards her BAppSocSci and plans to use this qualification as a tool to further help women deal with their psychological issues in a more holistic manner.
Philile Mangwane
PA
Behind every successful executive is a rock star assistant. Philile has an impeccable gift of understanding people and always goes above and beyond to ensure that all is in order. She is our administrative point of contact , professional problem solver and trusted confidant . Having to pull off the impossible here and there so as to get things done, the position itself, without a doubt, has provided immense stimulating growth for her.
Frida Hartley gave me a second chance in life. I came in as a broken mother who was homeless and had lost hope. However, they saw the fire burning in me and they helped me gain skills to be where I am today. When the opportunity to become a House Mother was offered to me, I was over the moon. But I was scared to take on such a huge responsibility. The love and support of my Manager has turned my life around, and I will forever be grateful for this life changing opportunity.
Nelisiwe Xaba
House Mother (September 2016)
BOARD MEMBERS
AQUALINE SULIALI
Chairperson
High-energy and creative management professional with experience and success in helping clients optimize investments. Demonstrated skills in project management and analysis of current market conditions, understanding industry trends, and recommending most appropriate courses of action for clients and partner companies. I am able to build strong, sustainable relationships with internal and external individuals. Perform effectively under high-pressure situations. Maintain highest ethical standards. Passionate about affordable housing, empowering African emerging markets and communities. Strategic global thinker as a line manager and as an executive member. Aqualine qualifications include a BA, Mini-MBA - Finance Essentials, Certificate - Housing Finance and C3P - Certified Credit Compliance Professional
​
RIYAADH EBRAHIM
Vice Chairperson
Social Entrepreneur, Business Developer and Educationalist, Commerce Graduate, Strategist & Innovator. Team-Player and Strong Leader committed to development through promotion of education. Riyaadh holds a BCom Economics & Business Management and a Post-Grad Diploma Education Management
​
A Narrative Therapist with a Masters in Practical Theology having completed a dissertation on the impact of faith on female identity using a narrative, participatory approach. Passionate about community work and desires to be a part of implementing programmes that are meaningful to the community.
Since having a family she has completed her National Ceriticate in Junior Bookkeeping and has worked parttime as a bookkeeper for the past 3 years.
Has great appreciation for administrative systems which support and facilitate the broader working of an organisation and enjoys being part of the design and implementation of these systems.
Suzanne McKay
Finance
DR CEPHAS CHIKANDA
Board Member
Remaining true to his commitment towards access to health for all, Dr Cephas Chikanda, as the Founder and Managing Director of Pulse Healthcare, is leading the organisation in a complex and rapidly changing environment, responsible for the overall executive management, business development, financial management and employee management & development. He is also the lead consultant doing the actual project work, running the different projects at client sites/offices. Dr Chikanda has served in various capacities in both public, private and NGO sector organizations and has a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals and interest groups.
PENNY HLUBI
Board Member
Penny Hlubi is an experienced Head of Human Resources with a demonstrated international experience in the petrochemical, mining and renewable and automotive industry. She is Skilled across the HR value chain including specialization in IR, Transformation, Deferred Compensation, and Strategy. She holds a B. Social Science, B (Hons) industrial Psychology and currently studying towards MCom I(labour Economics).
She holds a BSocial Sciences, BHons Industrial Psych, MCom Labour Economics and Certificates in Workforce Diversity & Strategy Management
SYDNEY ALFRED
Board Member
Sydney is highly capable professional with a diverse understanding of business and leadership developed through experience across a variety of industries and geographies, with a passion for leading, developing and nurturing creative thinking teams around starting and growing businesses. He hails from a Financial Management background and his passionate about quality customer experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills reinforces his ability to lead and influence relationships at all levels. His experience operating at an executive level has helped him master strategy formulation, establishing appropriate structures to achieve efficiencies, drive transformational change and ensure the delivery of desired goals. He is a motivated and ambitious entrepreneur who thrives on diversity and committed to making a meaningful contribution wherever he can.