MEET THE 2025 EXECUTIVE TEAM
Voices Behind the Vision
Behind every meaningful movement is a team of dedicated individuals who lead with vision, integrity, and purpose. The Executive Team for Africa Week 2025 brings together passionate students committed to celebrating African identity, heritage, and innovation.
Each member plays a key role in shaping the direction, energy, and impact of this week-long celebration. From logistics and programming to communications and partnerships, this team ensures that every detail reflects the spirit of unity and excellence that defines Africa Week at Waterford Kamhlaba.
Get to know the young leaders driving this initiative forward.
Siviwe Mashinini and Khyra Mwapachu
Co-Chief Executive Officers
The CEOs are responsible for leading the Africa Week team, as well as managing overall operations within each constituency. Siviwe and Khyra aim to steer Africa Week towards success by ensuring that all short and long-term goals are continuously met. Their leadership ensures clear communication, strong collaboration, and a shared commitment to making Africa Week 2025 a meaningful and memorable experience.
Aidan Roach
Operations Executive
Aidan will oversee the operational activities between the different committees and supervising internal affairs within the Executive team. He will work very closely with other departments to develop the overall programme and ensure that all plans are executed to perfection during Africa Week.
Adriana Vugs
Logistics Executive
Adriana works very closely with faculty on campus and external partners to ensure the best possible outcome for all Africa Week constituencies. She is responsible for coordinating external participation and coherency, as well as tracing updates from all departments for their overall satisfaction.
Deborah Bogale
Panel Forums Executive
As panel forums exec, she creates and organises formal panels to facilitate exciting and relevant discussions in accordance to the 2025 Africa Week theme. She selects and invites guests from within and outside the school to share their vibrant experiences and knowledge of the respective topics with the Waterford community.
Menziwokuhle Dladla
Workshops Exectuive
Menzi oversees the planning, coordination and execution of workshops. He will provide educational and interactive workshops that will engage all students with Africa Week and keep them entertained.
Lindelwa Dlamini
Entertainment Executive
Lindelwa will be responsible for ensuring a smooth collaboration with the music department and external musical personnel, as well as coordinating and supporting particular activities, performances and events such as Africa Night to enhance the overall entertainment experience during such occasions.
Ndima Sikhitha
Africa Night Executive
Ndima will be responsible for the sealing of Africa Week by executing a show-stopping evening event centered around entertainment through performances and fashion shows. She plans the details of the event and coordinates all external and internal performers to close off Africa Week.
Martina Vugs
Media Executive
Martina manages all media platforms related to Africa Week and is responsible for the publicity and presentation of the brand, ensuring the wider community is engaged with Africa Week
Shane Thring
Marketing Executive
He designs all merchandise and posters, strategising the engagement of the wider community and ensures our public vision aligns with those of the sponsors in an aesthetically pleasing visual.
Melvin Wabwire
Assembly Executive
Melvin is in charge of executing the opening of Africa Week Assembly with excellence. This consists of coordinating with performers, reaching for external guest speakers, planning the programme and collaborating with the administration.
Nakiba Mavunja
Hospitality Executive
Nakiba will ensure the comfort of our guests and audience, manage the ushers team, and organise cuisine for each event as well as liaise with Capitol Caterers. She will overall oversee the relationships between the diverse departments and ensure that the internal needs of different constituencies are met.
Sinaye Mbhamali
Africa Talks Executive
Sinaye is responsible for planning and executing the Africa Talks programme, the first few sessions that ultimately lead up to Africa Week. She will be organising and coordinating discussion panels, presentations or talks related to African themes, with the goal of engaging with as many students as possible, while ensuring engaging and informative discussions take place to foster a deeper understanding of topics among the community.
Andrew Olayo
Africa Night Market Executive
Andrew is responsible for creating the Night Market which happens during Africa Night. Through acquiring a variety of stalls, he creates an atmosphere which is not only enjoyable but unforgettable.
