{"id":3832,"date":"2025-01-21T17:04:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/?page_id=3832"},"modified":"2025-04-01T16:19:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T16:19:10","slug":"our-board","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/index.php\/our-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Board"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3832\" class=\"elementor elementor-3832\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66f4dbe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"66f4dbe\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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ue-item ue-carousel-item\">\n    \n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image\">\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image_container\">       \n       <a class=\"team_member_carousel_image-link\" >\n         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dr-Ramphele-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"Dr-Ramphele-removebg-preview\"  src=\"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dr-Ramphele-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"Dr-Ramphele-removebg-preview\" width=\"296\" height=\"423\">\n      \t <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image_overlay\">         \n          \t\n          \t\n                            <\/div> \n      <\/a>         \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    \n  <div class=\"team_member_carousel_content\">\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_title\">Dr Mamphela Ramphele<\/div>\t\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_subtitle\">Co-Founder and Advisor to the Board<\/div>\t\n            <div class=\"team_member_carousel_text\"><p>Dr. Mamphela Ramphele is the Co-Founder of ReimagineSA and a renowned thought leader in the fields of education, health, and social justice. She has held numerous leadership positions, including Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town and Managing Director at the World Bank. Dr. Ramphele also served as the former Co-President of the Club of Rome, contributing significantly to global discussions on sustainable development and the future of humanity. In 2024, Dr. Ramphele transitioned to a role as elder and advisor to ReimagineSA, where she continues to inspire and guide the organization\u2019s mission. Her work focuses on advocating for the rights of disadvantaged communities, education reform, healthcare access, and sustainable development, all while striving to drive systemic change across South Africa.<\/p><\/div>    \t\n    \t\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_icons\">\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-facebook-f'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-twitter'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-instagram'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  \t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ue_carousel_item ue-item ue-carousel-item\">\n    \n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image\">\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image_container\">       \n       <a class=\"team_member_carousel_image-link\" >\n         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/THANDO_GOBE-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"THANDO_GOBE-removebg-preview\"  src=\"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/THANDO_GOBE-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"THANDO_GOBE-removebg-preview\" width=\"436\" height=\"572\">\n      \t <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image_overlay\">         \n          \t\n          \t\n                            <\/div> \n      <\/a>         \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    \n  <div class=\"team_member_carousel_content\">\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_title\">Thando Gobe<\/div>\t\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_subtitle\">Chairperson<\/div>\t\n            <div class=\"team_member_carousel_text\"><p>Thando Gobe is the Chairperson of ReimagineSA, where he brings years of leadership experience and a deep commitment to fostering sustainable development. With a strong background in both the private and public sectors, Thando has dedicated his career to advancing inclusive economic growth and empowering marginalized communities. As Chairperson, he provides strategic guidance and oversight, ensuring ReimagineSA\u2019s initiatives align with its mission of transformative development in South Africa. Thando is a passionate advocate for youth development, women\u2019s empowerment, and rural economic development.<\/p><\/div>    \t\n    \t\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_icons\">\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-facebook-f'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-twitter'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-instagram'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  \t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ue_carousel_item ue-item ue-carousel-item\">\n    \n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image\">\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image_container\">       \n       <a class=\"team_member_carousel_image-link\" >\n         <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Luvuyo-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"Luvuyo-removebg-preview\"  src=\"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Luvuyo-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"Luvuyo-removebg-preview\" width=\"296\" height=\"423\">\n      \t <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image_overlay\">         \n          \t\n          \t\n                            <\/div> \n      <\/a>         \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    \n  <div class=\"team_member_carousel_content\">\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_title\">Luvuyo Madasa<\/div>\t\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_subtitle\">Executive Director<\/div>\t\n            <div class=\"team_member_carousel_text\"><p>Luvuyo Madasa is the Executive Director of ReimagineSA and a dynamic leader committed to advancing the organization\u2019s vision through hands-on management and innovative strategies. As an experienced development practitioner, Luvuyo excels at turning concepts into reality. He is focused on driving the organization\u2019s mission by collaborating with champions who are committed to improving the quality of life for all citizens and unlocking individual potential. Luvuyo plays a key role in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring that strategic objectives are met, and maintaining a strong focus on facilitating partnerships that create sustainable economic opportunities for all South Africans. He is passionate about driving social change through practical, scalable solutions.<\/p><\/div>    \t\n    \t\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_icons\">\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-facebook-f'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-twitter'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-instagram'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  \t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ue_carousel_item ue-item ue-carousel-item\">\n    \n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image\">\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image_container\">       \n       <a class=\"team_member_carousel_image-link\" >\n         <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image008-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"image008-removebg-preview\"  src=\"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image008-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"image008-removebg-preview\" width=\"457\" height=\"546\">\n      \t <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image_overlay\">         \n          \t\n          \t\n                            <\/div> \n      <\/a>         \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    \n  <div class=\"team_member_carousel_content\">\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_title\">Bridgett Majola <\/div>\t\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_subtitle\">Non-Executive Director<\/div>\t\n            <div class=\"team_member_carousel_text\"><p>Bridgett\u00a0Majola\u00a0serves as a Non-Executive Director at ReimagineSA, bringing her expertise in business development and strategic planning to the organization. With a background in corporate governance and stakeholder engagement,\u00a0Bridgett\u00a0has played a key role in fostering strong relationships with both public and private sector partners. Her passion for community empowerment drives her commitment to promoting socio-economic development across South Africa, particularly in underserved areas.\u00a0Bridgett\u2019s work continues to shape ReimagineSA\u2019s\u00a0vision of creating long-term, inclusive growth opportunities for all.<\/p><\/div>    \t\n    \t\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_icons\">\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-facebook-f'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-twitter'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-instagram'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  \t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ue_carousel_item ue-item ue-carousel-item\">\n    \n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image\">\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image_container\">       \n       <a class=\"team_member_carousel_image-link\" >\n         <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maanda-Ramatumbu-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"Maanda-Ramatumbu-removebg-preview\"  src=\"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maanda-Ramatumbu-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"Maanda-Ramatumbu-removebg-preview\" width=\"397\" height=\"396\">\n      \t <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image_overlay\">         \n          \t\n          \t\n                            <\/div> \n      <\/a>         \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    \n  <div class=\"team_member_carousel_content\">\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_title\">Maanda Ramatumbu<\/div>\t\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_subtitle\">Non-Executive Director<\/div>\t\n            <div class=\"team_member_carousel_text\"><p>Maanda Ramatumbu\u00a0is a Non-Executive Director at ReimagineSA, where he leverages his extensive experience in the energy sector and sustainable development. A strategic thinker and problem solver, Maanda is committed to advancing innovative solutions that address South Africa\u2019s most pressing socio-economic challenges. With expertise in policy development, infrastructure planning, and project management, he helps guide ReimagineSA\u2019s\u00a0initiatives aimed at improving economic prospects, especially in rural areas. Maanda is dedicated to driving the transition toward a more sustainable, equitable future for South Africa.<\/p><\/div>    \t\n    \t\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_icons\">\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-facebook-f'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-twitter'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-instagram'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  \t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ue_carousel_item ue-item ue-carousel-item\">\n    \n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image\">\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image_container\">       \n       <a class=\"team_member_carousel_image-link\" >\n         <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2233-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"2233-removebg-preview\"  src=\"https:\/\/reimaginesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2233-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"2233-removebg-preview\" width=\"479\" height=\"521\">\n      \t <div class=\"team_member_carousel_image_overlay\">         \n          \t\n          \t\n                            <\/div> \n      <\/a>         \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    \n  <div class=\"team_member_carousel_content\">\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_title\">Monwabisi Somana<\/div>\t\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_subtitle\">Non-Executive Director<\/div>\t\n            <div class=\"team_member_carousel_text\"><p>Monwabisi Somana\u00a0is a Non-Executive Director at ReimagineSA\u00a0and an expert in public and local governance issues , organizational governance and development with a strong track record in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and local economic development programs and investments. Monwabisi\u00a0has contributed to various initiatives aimed at fostering economic inclusion and empowerment of communities. He works closely with other board members to ensure that ReimagineSA\u2019s\u00a0operations are transparent, accountable, and aligned with best practices in governance. Monwabisi\u00a0is a passionate advocate for financial sustainability, believing it to be crucial for long-term development and empowerment of local communities.<\/p><\/div>    \t\n    \t\n    <div class=\"team_member_carousel_icons\">\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-facebook-f'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-twitter'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  <a class=\"\" href=\"#\" ><i class='fab fa-instagram'><\/i><\/a>\t\n  \t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n   <\/div>\t\n<\/div>\n<!-- end Team Member Carousel -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr Mamphela Ramphele Co-Founder and Advisor to the Board Dr. Mamphela Ramphele is the Co-Founder of ReimagineSA and a renowned thought leader in the fields of education, health, and social justice. 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