COHSASA Board

COHSASA, accredited by ISQuaEEA, upholds world-class governance standards. This foundation drives our success, delivering quality healthcare improvement across Africa with integrity, transparency, and excellence.

Board Of Directors

Meet Our Board
Mr. Nhlanhla Nene
Chairperson
Former Minister of Finance of South Africa. He is now Chairman of the Board of Thebe Investment Corporation, Chairman of The European House – Ambrosetti Africa (TEHA Africa), Chairman of the Old Mutual Superfund Management Board as well as a member of the Advisory Council of African Agri Council.
Mr. Nhlanhla Nene
Chairperson
Former Minister of Finance of South Africa. He is now Chairman of the Board of Thebe Investment Corporation, Chairman of The European House – Ambrosetti Africa (TEHA Africa), Chairman of the Old Mutual Superfund Management Board as well as a member of the Advisory Council of African Agri Council.
Dr. Brenda Kubheka
Vice-Chairperson
Founder and Managing Director of Health IQ Consulting. She has worked in both the private and public sectors in South Africa and has a wealth of experience and knowledge in health service management, managed health care, public health, healthcare ethics, research, and medical teaching.
Dr. Brenda Kubheka
Vice-Chairperson
Founder and Managing Director of Health IQ Consulting. She has worked in both the private and public sectors in South Africa and has a wealth of experience and knowledge in health service management, managed health care, public health, healthcare ethics, research, and medical teaching.
Jacqui Stewart
CEO of COHSASA
Jacqui Stewart, COHSASA CEO, holds an MPS in Health from Middlesex University. A registered nurse with UK and SA experience, she became CEO in 2016 after joining in 2005 as Chief Operations Manager. An ISQua Expert, she's a member of the International Academy of Quality and Safety in Health Care and serves on the ISQua EEA Accreditation Council. She received ISQua Life Membership in 2024.
Jacqui Stewart
CEO of COHSASA
Jacqui Stewart, COHSASA CEO, holds an MPS in Health from Middlesex University. A registered nurse with UK and SA experience, she became CEO in 2016 after joining in 2005 as Chief Operations Manager. An ISQua Expert, she's a member of the International Academy of Quality and Safety in Health Care and serves on the ISQua EEA Accreditation Council. She received ISQua Life Membership in 2024.
Prof. Ethelwynn Stellenberg
 
Emeritus Associate Professor: Department of Nursing and Midwifery at Stellenbosch University, National Chairperson: South African Medico-Legal Association.
Prof. Ethelwynn Stellenberg
 
Emeritus Associate Professor: Department of Nursing and Midwifery at Stellenbosch University, National Chairperson: South African Medico-Legal Association.
Dr. Gilbert Buckle
 
Founding Member of The ISQua Academy of Quality and Safety in Health Care (IAQS). Dr Buckle is the Executive Director of the Africa Institute of Healthcare Quality, Safety and Accreditation (AFIHQSA) based in Ghana.
Dr. Gilbert Buckle
 
Founding Member of The ISQua Academy of Quality and Safety in Health Care (IAQS). Dr Buckle is the Executive Director of the Africa Institute of Healthcare Quality, Safety and Accreditation (AFIHQSA) based in Ghana.
Prof. Gert J van Zyl
 
Present Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) He has numerous achievements, awards and has extensive experience in strategic thinking, restructuring services, finances, human resources and labour relations. He was awarded “Inaugural Fellow” of the Association of Medical Education Europe (AMEE) for his continued quality contributions in medical education.
Prof. Gert J van Zyl
 
Present Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) He has numerous achievements, awards and has extensive experience in strategic thinking, restructuring services, finances, human resources and labour relations. He was awarded “Inaugural Fellow” of the Association of Medical Education Europe (AMEE) for his continued quality contributions in medical education.
Prof. Sibusiso M Zuma
 
Health Services Management College of Human Sciences, Department of Health Studies at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Board Member of the Sigma Theta Tau Chi Xi Chapter. Certified Total Quality Management Practitioner, South African Nursing Council Member and Health Systems Strengthening Consultant.
Prof. Sibusiso M Zuma
 
Health Services Management College of Human Sciences, Department of Health Studies at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Board Member of the Sigma Theta Tau Chi Xi Chapter. Certified Total Quality Management Practitioner, South African Nursing Council Member and Health Systems Strengthening Consultant.
Cynthia Matiase
 
MD of Mhambose Financial Consulting Services with 25 years of executive experience in employee benefits, business development, and strategic operations. Former chair of the Gauteng Provincial Hospital's Risk and Audit committee.
Cynthia Matiase
 
MD of Mhambose Financial Consulting Services with 25 years of executive experience in employee benefits, business development, and strategic operations. Former chair of the Gauteng Provincial Hospital's Risk and Audit committee.
Khethie Rorisang Phooko
 
An Accountant and CIMA candidate who has worked in both the private and public sectors in South Africa at a senior level in finance, fund management, strategic client engagement and stakeholder management in the health care and mining sectors.
Khethie Rorisang Phooko
 
An Accountant and CIMA candidate who has worked in both the private and public sectors in South Africa at a senior level in finance, fund management, strategic client engagement and stakeholder management in the health care and mining sectors.
Faith Muigai
 
Faith Muigai brings over 20 years of global health experience across the public and private sectors. With a background in maternal and child health in Kenya, she now serves as the National Programme Coordinator for the Africa Medical Equipment Facility at the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group). She has driven national policy development in quality healthcare and point-of-care ultrasound.
Faith Muigai
 
Faith Muigai brings over 20 years of global health experience across the public and private sectors. With a background in maternal and child health in Kenya, she now serves as the National Programme Coordinator for the Africa Medical Equipment Facility at the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group). She has driven national policy development in quality healthcare and point-of-care ultrasound.
Meet Our Board

Our Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and oversight to guide COHSASA in achieving our purpose: to create a safe healthcare journey for every patient in Africa.

Comprising highly experienced professionals and healthcare experts, the Board plays a pivotal role in steering COHSASA’s vision and operations.

The Board meets every quarter of the financial year to review progress, assess performance, and align strategic priorities. This ensures sustainable impact in healthcare facilities and alignment to our purpose and mission. It’s leadership ensures accountability and continuous quality improvement across all our programmes.

These engagements provide a vital platform to evaluate COHSASA’s impact, maintain transparency, and strengthen our focus on delivering measurable results for our clients.

This robust governance structure enables us to:

  • Uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability.
  • Adapt to the evolving needs of healthcare systems across Africa.
  • Deliver sustainable solutions that empower facilities to provide world-class care.

With the guidance of our Board and the dedication of our teams, COHSASA continues to champion quality improvement and patient safety, transforming health care – one facility at a time.

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