Our Leadership Team

Dedicated professionals driving excellence and innovation.

DTLI TEAM

Dr Poppet Pillay

Dr Poppet Pillay

CEO & Executive Director
Mr Thobani Banda

Mr Thobani Banda

Finance Officer
Miss Prashna Hansjee

Miss Prashna Hansjee

Marketing & Communications Officer
Miss Sibongimpilo Khuluse

Miss Sibongimpilo Khuluse

Administrator
Mr Ntando Gcabashe

Mr Ntando Gcabashe

Intern Business Development
Dr Felleng Yende

Dr Felleng Yende

Chairperson Of The Board
Mr PK Naicker

Mr PK Naicker

Chair
Dr Joseph Molete

Dr Joseph Molete

Executive Director1
Prof Darren Lortan

Prof Darren Lortan

Executive Director2

2024/2025 BOARD MEMBERS

Mrs Aurelia Alberts

Mrs Aurelia Alberts

Board Member
Adv Thembelihle Mapipa

Adv Thembelihle Mapipa

Board Member
Ms Nalisha Pillay

Ms Nalisha Pillay

Board Member
Mr Desmond Chunderlal

Mr Desmond Chunderlal

Board Member
Ms Rhulane Hobyani

Ms Rhulane Hobyani

Board Member
Mr Thulani Nzama

Mr Thulani Nzama

Board Member
Ms Nonkululeko Mthembu

Ms Nonkululeko Mthembu

Board Member