Group Directors

Maphutha Diaz
Ntombizone Feni
Dr Mark Bussin
Dr Chris Blair
Craig Raath
Shaun Barnes

Executive Committee

Leanne Visser
Solomzi Mtyeku
Barbara Lombard
Vuyelwa Dantjie
Dr Lynne Derman
Jaen Beelders
Laurika Fourie
Sive Nodada

Non-executive Directors

Bongani Nhlapo
Bryden Morton
Dr Chris Blair
Leadership Transition - Zone Feni and Dr Chris Blair

Leadership Transition

As a result of a carefully considered multi-year succession-planning drive, we are excited to announce that Dr. Mark Bussin will now pass the mantle of Chair of the Board to Maphutha Diaz, and Dr. Chris Blair will step down as Ntombizone (Zone) Feni takes up the reins as the Group CEO.


Chris and Mark, who have been instrumental in the formation and growth of the company over the last 26 years, will continue to play pivotal roles during this transition period.

Mark will continue to serve on the Board as a Group Lead Advisory Director and as an advisor to Maphutha. Chris will retain responsibilities as Group CFO and Corporate Support, supporting operations, validating executive roles, and serving as a trusted advisor to Zone Feni during the transition.

Leadership Transition - Maphutha Diaz and Dr Mark Bussin

Newly Appointed Directors

We congratulate the new appointees to the 21st Century Board of Directors:

  • Dr Lynne Derman,
    Executive Director, People & Talent;
  • Solomzi Mtyeku,
    Executive Director, OD & Change;
  • Sive Nodada,
    Executive Director, Business Development;
  • Vuyelwa Dantjie,
    Executive Director, Reward;
  • Leanne Visser,
    Executive Director, Coastal Regions.

We know they will add enormous value to 21st Century in their respective roles, and we are looking forward to seeing significant growth in these areas.

Dr Lynne Derman
Solomzi Mtyeku
Sive Nodada
Vuyelwa Dantjie
Leanne Visser