Dr. Victor Ramathesele is the Chairperson of SANAC Sport & Entertainment Sector. Dr Ramathesele graduated with MBChB from the University of Natal in 1985. He later obtained M Phil in Sports Medicine from the University of Cape Town in 1998 and completed the Management Advancement Programme (MAP) at the Wits Business School in 2002. Victor worked in the Soweto clinics in the late eighties before setting up general practice in Katlehong and later Tembisa until 2000, when he joined the private sector. In between these engagements he was the team doctor of South African premier league soccer side Jomo Cosmos and subsequently served in the same capacity for Bafana Bafana (the South African national soccer team) from 1992 to 2000. Dr Ramathesele has served as Sports Medicine Instructor for Confederation of African Football (CAF) since 2000 and is also part of the South African Football Association (SAFA) Medical Committee. Victor is currently serving as the General medical Officer for the 2010 FIFA Local Organizing Committee.

Mabutho Sithole is the President of CWUSA (Creative Workers Union of South Africa). On the big screen, he has co-starred with Henry “Shaka Zulu” Cele in ‘Inkom’ Edla Yodwa’; with Kevin Bacon he was the co-lead in “The Air up There”; In “Nyaga” he starred alongside Winston Ntshona, with John Kani in “Soweto Green” and he was a hoot in Leon Schuster’s “Panic Mechanic” and he is involved in a movie, currently in production, “Hotel Rwanda”. As a Director, Kid produces many industrial theatre shows for SA corporates. And that’s not all! He is also an inspirational speaker for “anyone who’ll listen”, be they young or old, corporate or community. His two most popular presentations are: “The Vulindlela Vibe” which shows his audiences how to become a go-getter and “Ubuntu – the catalyst in South Africa today”. He was also the “face and voice” in the Clientele Life TV commercials until 2003.

Cynthia Tshaka is the founder and manager of Sport Heroes Walk Against AIDS. Many know her as the face of SABC’s sports coverage. But there’s more to Cynthia Tshaka that her flashy earrings and glossy smile. She has a burning desire to make a difference in South Africa. And the country has Oprah to thank for her fervour. Having been inspired by the American talk show host, Tshaka set up the Sports Heroes Walk against Aids, which over the last four years has raised around R2,5 million for Aids orphans. While she is doing her bit, Tshaka believes it is everyone in the country’s responsibility to make a difference in the lives of others, no matter how insignificant their efforts might seem.

Mabalane Mfundisi is the Project Director of SHOW ME YOUR NUMBER Campaign. Mabalane has 12 years working experience, 8 of which have been at Senior Management within the Communications field, with a special focus on development media. Mabalane has wide experience and expertise in a range of fields such as NGO management, development communications, advocacy and lobbying, integrated marketing & communications, media policy development and analysis, organisational development and project management. He is knowledgeable in action research methodologies, capacity building, training and strategic planning. Mabalane has worked for a number of organisations including the National Community Radio Forum (NCRF) as CEO, One-World Africa as Project Manager: Africa Operations, the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (WRSETA) as a Communications Specialist and the South African NGO Coalition (SANGOCO) as both Acting Director and Operations Manager. Mabalane serves on a number voluntary boards including as Chairperson of the Aids Consortium. Previously, Mabalane was the Chairperson of the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI), Treasurer of World Association of Community Broadcasters in Africa (AMARC-Africa) and ICT Commissioner for the South African National Commission for UNESCO.