Our Work
Bryan Shuping
Non-Executive Director & Board Chairperson
Date Appointed: March 2023
Education: BCom Law (UNISA); Diploma in Public Administration (University of Pretoria); Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance (UCT)
Bryan Shuping is an experienced professional in investment management, compliance, and governance, strengthening the Board’s financial oversight and regulatory compliance.
Renaire Huntley
Deputy Chairperson & SEC Chairperson
Date Appointed: March 2023
Education: BSc (Life Sciences); MSc (Environment & Development)
Renaire Huntley is a multi-disciplinary scientist with extensive experience in governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, and strategic business management across multiple sectors. She possesses over ten years of influential leadership, particularly in driving strategic planning and implementation. Her proficiency in multi-criteria decision-making and complex problem-solving, complemented by sustainability and ESG expertise, strengthens the Centre’s sustainability and impact focus.
Fazlyn Bhyat-Naidoo
Executive Director & CEO
Over the past 15 years, Fazlyn has volunteered, worked alongside and led NGO teams serving children, families and communities. She believes in leading with empathy and is guided by the spirit of Ubuntu, the belief that we are all connected through our shared humanity. As Executive Director and CEO, she is committed to making therapeutic horse riding accessible to more children. Together with The Earth Centre team, she is dedicated to creating opportunities for children to build confidence, develop new skills and experience growth, connection, and belonging.
Mahlatsi Manyama
Non-Executive Director
Date Appointed: March 2023
Education: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (University of Limpopo); Business & Management Development (UP/GIBS); Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice (UCT); Strategy specialization candidate (Harvard Business School Online).
Mahlatsi Manyama is an Occupational Therapist and currently serves on the Professional board of HPCSA. He is a healthcare entrepreneur with expertise in disability management, insurance, and healthcare leadership.
Dr. Reshma Mathura
Non-Executive Director & ARC Chairperson
Date Appointed: January 2024
Education: Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)); Doctorate in Business Leadership (SBL); MBA (GIBS)
Dr Reshma Mathura is a seasoned Executive, Non-Executive Director and Business Coach. With experience in retirement funds and both public and private sectors, her expertise includes finance, risk, strategy, project management, and auditing.
Adv Konanani Raligilia
Non-Executive Director
Date Appointed: March 2023
Education: LLB (University of Venda); LLM: Labour Law (University of Limpopo); LLM: International Law (University of Pretoria); LLD candidate (UNISA)
Adv Konanani Raligilia is a Senior Lecturer who currently leads the Engaged Scholarship in the Rural Aviation Economy project at UNISA. As a researcher, he has authored several journal articles, opinion pieces in newspapers, developed policies, and book chapters on employment law, human rights, and public international law. He provides policy development, legal, and regulatory expertise to the Board.
Michael Shackleton
Non-Executive Director
Date Appointed: April 2024
Education: LLB and LLM (Constitutional & Administrative Law), University of Pretoria; Postgraduate Certificate in Corporate Law (Law Society of South Africa and UNISA Centre for Business Law)
Michael Shackleton is Legal Executive of the National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa and is an admitted attorney. He has extensive experience in corporate law, governance, private sector and civil society boards and has served as a public representative in all three spheres of government in South Africa.