COUNCIL
How Sanef council structure works
The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) is a non-profit organization composed of editors, senior journalists, and journalism trainers from across the South African media landscape. Our mission is to uphold South Africa’s hard-won freedom of expression and promote quality, ethics, and diversity within the media.
Our Commitment:
- Championing media freedom
- Advocating for quality journalism
- Upholding ethical standards
- Encouraging media diversity
- Offering education and training program
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“Sanef’s elective AGM, held biennially, elects a council of up to 25 members, including at least three individuals who are not related as defined by the Income Tax Act, 1962. The most recent AGM was in 2025, with the next scheduled for July 20, 2026 (non-elective).”
Management Committee
Chairperson
Nwabisa Makunga
Deputy Chairperson
Tshamano Makhadi
Secretary General
Dr Glenda Daniels
Treasurer General
Sbu Ngalwa
Media Freedom Chairperson
Makhudu Sefara
Safety And Wellness Chairperson
Katy Katopodis
Regional Conveners
Gauteng
Dianne Hawker
Kwa-Zulu Natal
Judy Sandison
Eastern Cape
Rochelle De Kock
Western Cape
Dr Sisanda Nkoala
C0-Conveners
Gauteng
Heather Robertson
Kwa-Zulu Natal
Slindile Khanyile
Eastern Cape
Jude Mathurine
Western Cape
Dr Marenet Jordaan
Sub-Committee Members
Community Media Chairperson
Dunisani Ntsanwisi
Diversity & Ethics Chairperson
Asanda Ngoasheng
Education & Training Chairperson
Phathiswa Magopeni
Safety & Wellness Chairperson
Katy Katopodis
Access to Information & Media Policy Chairperson
Izak Minnaar
Media Freedom Chairperson
Makhudu Sefara
Council Members
Chairperson
Nwabisa Makunga
Deputy Chairperson
Tshamano Makhadi
Secretary General
Dr Glenda Daniels
Treasurer General
Sbu Ngalwa
Media Freedom Chairperson
Makhudu Sefara
Safety And Wellness Chairperson
Katy Katopodis
Gauteng
Dianne Hawker
Kwa-Zulu Natal
Judy Sandison
Eastern Cape
Rochelle De Kock
Western Cape
Dr Sisanda Nkoala
Gauteng
Heather Robertson
Kwa-Zulu Natal
Slindile Khanyile
Nelson Mandela University Lecturer
Jude Mathurine
Stellenbosch University Senior Lecturer
Dr Marenet Jordaan
Community Media Chairperson
Dunisani Ntsanwisi
Diversity & Ethics Chairperson
Asanda Ngoasheng
Education & Training Chairperson
Phathiswa Magopeni
Assistant Editor at News24
Nicki Gules
Media and Elections Consultant & Trainer
Izak Minnaar
TimesLIVE Editor and Deputy Editor at Sunday Times
Makhudu Sefara
Deputy Chairperson of the Press Council of South Africa
Amina Frense
SABC News Digital and Audiovisual Head
Angie Kapelianis
Researcher
Reg Rumney
SAfm Current Affairs
Vhudzi Lukoto
Qaanitah Hunter
CIO: Expose Digi Content & Training Hub
Malebo Phage
