THE TEAM

Zanele Maphosa-Makombe

Zanele is a social justice activist who believes in the power of words and voice that calls out injustices against women and children. Her 18 years of experience in supporting adolescent and youth programmes, sexual & reproductive health  rights, and gender justice is of great value in her role as Programme & SRHR Advisor in the ACT Ubumbano team. Zanele has a Master’s Degree in Development Studies.

Thabo Chaba

Thabo has a passion for life and getting the best out of people and organisational systems. His administrative and project management experience in the non-profit sector help him find ways of making a difference in the lives of people, and in improving organisational processes. Thabo is the Logistics Officer of ACT Ubumbano. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Human Resource Management, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management.

Ashley Green-Thompson

Ashley has extensive experience in the region doing work in the non-profit sector that is rooted in a commitment to social justice activism. He has worked across sectors, from the nascent electoral processes of 1994 through formal Church structures and in philanthropy. Ashley is the Director of ACT Ubumbano, and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in African Politics and Law.