New CHELSA Executive Committee

CHELSA is pleased to announce the election of its Office Bearers for the period 2026 to 2028, as confirmed at the Annual General Meeting held on 23 June 2026 at the Southern Sun, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg.

Congratulations to the following colleagues on their appointment to an important leadership and service role in the higher education library community:

Chairperson
Ms Jeannet Molopyane
Director: Library & Information Services, University of the Free State
Chair Elect
Dr Connie Bitso
Director: UFH Libraries, University of Fort Hare
Secretary
Ms Nomonde dos Santos
Director: Library and Information Services, University of Mpumalanga
Treasurer
Mr Magodongo Mahlangu
Director: Library and Information Services, Sol Plaatje University
Marketing Officer
Dr Nonhlanhla Ngcobo
Director: Library Services, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Additional Member
Ms Siphethile Gcukumana
Manager: Knowledge Management & Information Services, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Outgoing and incoming members of CHELSA exco, 2026

From left to right: Ms Sanele Kunene, Ms Zanele Mathe, Dr Nonhlanhla Ngcobo, Ms Siphethile Gcukumana, Mr Magodongo Mahlangu, Ms Nomawethu Dunster, Ms Jeannet Molopyane, Dr Connie Bitso, front row: Ms Nomonde dos Santos [Dr Tiyani Mabunda – not pictured]

CHELSA extends its sincere gratitude to outgoing CHELSA Chairperson, Nomawethu Danster, as well as to the outgoing Executive Committee members, for their dedication and invaluable contribution to the organisation. We wish the incoming Office Bearers every success as they take up their new responsibilities.