Our Board of Trustees

Rachel is a partner and Head of Advisory and Research at Opportunvest, a company that focuses on development and funding of business opportunities. Her responsibilities at Opportunvest include deal origination,

Nicole Copley is a qualified attorney with a Masters in Tax Exemption Law. She practised as an attorney in the corporate environment before working in the Non-profit sector and establishing

Langelihle Karen Mhlongo is, commonly known as ‘Nkonzo’ Mhlongo. As the Tongaat Hulett’s Socio-Economic Development Manager, Nkonzo has been exposed to and involved in vulnerable and marginalized communities. 

Sifiso is an investment professional with over ten years working experience. He began his career in 2005 in the financial services sector working for Rand Merchant Bank Asset Management, and

Gill joined the Trust in 1993 when Mary Rose, the founder of the organisation, was Executive Director.  The Siyazisiza Trust was relatively new having started in 1987 and operated in

Sinegugu describes himself as a champion of rural development, having worked all his life to promote development that directly benefits rural people. He works in community development in the Wild