Looking Ahead: SACNASP Council 2025–2029
The new SACNASP Council was appointed in October 2025 by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande.
Over the next term, the Council will remain committed to strengthening professional standards, deepening meaningful stakeholder engagement, and championing the vital role of registered natural scientists in driving national development and innovation.
We are also pleased to extend a warm welcome to our new leadership.
Dr Magezi Mabaso, Pr. Sci.Nat
Prof. Ntebogeng S. Mokgalaka-Fleischmann, Pr. Sci.Nat
The newly appointed SACNASP Council consists of 23 members nominated by Voluntary Associations, the State, and the Public. They form the committees of Council, with committee chairs representing those committees on the EXCO.
SACNASP Executive Committee
Prof Roseanne Diab Pr.Sci.Nat
Prof Peaceful Mabeta
Mr Sello Simon Modupe
Dr Harrison Pienaar Pr.Sci.Nat
Prof Vanessa Steenkamp Pr.Sci.Nat
Registrations sub-committee Chairs
Prof Esté van Marle-Köster Pr.Sci.Nat
Dr Mona Ben Matiwane Pr.Sci.Nat
SACNASP Council
Front Row: Prof I Fabris-Rotelli, Dr H Pienaar, Dr N Obokoh (CEO), Dr M Mabaso, Prof. N Mokgalaka-Fleischmann, Ms N Maseko, Mr B Ngobeli.
Back Row: Mr S Modupe, Dr M Matiwane, Mr S Siwela, Prof E van Marle-Köster, Dr V Mshayisa, Prof V Steenkamp, Mr D Hlongwane, Mr D Pillay, Dr N Nengovhela, Mr T Machete (Acting Council Secretary).
Not in picture: Prof R Diab, Prof S Das, Dr T Mapeto, Prof P Mabeta, Dr A Johnson, Ms M Sefula, Prof. A Muronga, Prof. R Moitsheki.
SACNASP sincerely thanks the outgoing Council for their dedication to advancing the natural science profession in South Africa and warmly welcomes the new Council to lead SACNASP in realising its new strategic vision.
