Our multi-disciplinary advisors group are highly regarded in and outside of South Africa and are long-standing experts in their respective fields. Drawing on their expertise in law, public health, economics, scientific advancement, policy development, activism and community engagement, the inaugural advisors will guide the HJI on its governance, strategic focus areas and partnership models.
Our Reference Advisory Group
Dr Francois Venter (Ezintsha, WITS), Phumi Mtetwa (JASS Southern Africa), Dr Francois Bonnici (Schwab Foundation), Phumeza Mlungwana (IBP-SA), Dr Els Torreele, Professor Tshepo Madlingozi (CALS), Justice Kate O’Regan (Bonavero Institute), Noncedo Madubedube (Equal Education), Dr Linda Gail Bekker (Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation) and Dr Shuaib Manjra.

Professor Francois Venter
Head: EZINTHSA

Phumi Mtetwa
Regional Co-Director: JASS Southern Africa

Phumeza Mlungwana
Senior Programme Officer: IBP-SA

Noncedo Madubedube
General Secretary, Equal Education

Professor Tshepo Madlingozi
Director: CALS: University of the Witwatersrand

Doctor Els Torreele
Medical Innovation and Access Activist

Doctor Shuaib Manjra
Medical Doctor, Senior Honorary Lecturer: UCT School of Public Health

Justice Kate O’Regan
Inaugural Director: Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, Oxford University

Doctor François Bonnici
Director: Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship

Professor Linda Gail Bekker
Deputy Director: Desmond Tutu HIV Centre and Chief Operating Officer: Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation