🧑‍🤝‍🧑Our Team

Our Current leadership Structure (To Be Aligned to 4 Pillars)

At the heart of The Sovereign Common Law Assembly is a dynamic and accountable leadership structure built to advance our mission across South Africa’s nine provinces. Our team spans from visionary leaders to grassroots champions, all working together to deliver lasting change.

Ms Sandra Genkoe – Co-Ordinator
The visionary leader responsible for strategic oversight and national leadership.

Evangelist (Mr) Ashley Peters – Deputy Co-Ordinator
Assists the Co-ordinator with national engagement and coordination across key governance structures.

Dr Nathan Williams – Chief of Staff

1. Strategic Coordination & Execution

  • Translates Assembly resolutions, policies, and directives into actionable plans
  • Ensures alignment between Assembly decisions and implementation arms
  • Tracks delivery against mandates, timelines, and outcomes

2. Advisory to Assembly Leadership

  • Acts as principal advisor to the Chairperson
  • Provides briefings on:
    • Policy implications
    • Political and stakeholder dynamics
    • Institutional risks and opportunities
  • Anticipates issues before they escalate

3. Oversight of the Secretariat & Administration

  • Supervises the Assembly Secretariat and senior administrative officials
  • Ensures:
    • Efficient meeting logistics
    • Accurate records, minutes, and resolutions
    • Compliance with governance frameworks
  • Maintains institutional continuity beyond political terms

4. Process, Protocol & Governance Integrity

  • Safeguards Assembly rules, procedures, and ethical standards
  • Ensures due process in:
    • Motions and resolutions
    • Committee workflows
    • Voting and quorum requirements
  • Acts as the custodian of institutional memory

5. Stakeholder & Inter-Pillar Coordination

  • Coordinates between:
    • Assembly members
    • Committees
    • Other governance pillars or branches
  • Manages high-level stakeholder engagement (civil society, partners, observers)
  • Controls information flow to avoid fragmentation or misinformation

6. Crisis Management & Issue Resolution

  • Serves as the central point during disputes, deadlocks, or emergencies
  • Advises leadership on response strategy and communications
  • Ensures calm, procedural handling of sensitive matters

7. Ethics, Conduct & Professional Standards

  • Enforces codes of conduct and conflict-of-interest rules
  • Promotes a culture of professionalism, neutrality, and accountability
  • Protects the credibility and legitimacy of the Assembly

🏛️ National Board

Accountable to the Co-Ordinator and Board

The National Board of Governors ensures ethical leadership, policy oversight, and financial governance. They are the custodians of the organization’s long-term mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Approving strategic policy
  • Ensuring good governance and compliance
  • Providing advisory support to the Co-Ordinator

The National Board of Governors Include:

  • Ps Sean Ashondolf Safety, Security, Human Rights and Justice
  • Prof Carlu Van Der Westhuizen – Argricultural Development and Food Security
  • Mrs Elsabee Lahrein- Human Settlements
  • Mr Fuad Erentzen – Economic Development and Job Creation
  • Mr Gladwin Prince – Digital Transformation and ICT
  • Ps Ambrose Allies – Financial Management and Accounting
  • Dr Chris Alberts & Profestess Ellen Arnolds – Social Development
  • Mr Marlon Louw – Education and Innovation
  • Mr Daniel Larhein – Housing
  • Mr Junaid Van Der Plank – Health and Well Being
  • Mr Glen Victor & Apostle Gavin Harris – Water and Sanitation
  • Ms Carolize Du Toit (No Portfolio)
  • Apostle Natane Ashendolf – Infrastructure & Development
  • Apostle Andrey Joubert & Johanna Joubert – Poverty Eradication
  • Mrs Gladys Agulhas & Ms Felicia Lubbe – Arts and Culture
  • Ms Ronella Eland – Woman & Child
  • Mr Donald Arnolds & Sonia Arnolds – Youth Development
  • Mr Henry Dooks & Mr Harry Dooks & Mr Deryck Gouws – Construction and Planning
  • Mr Colin Schenk – Legal
  • Ms Amy Williams – Human Capital

🧩 National Board of Directors

Reports to the National Board of Governors

This board leads operational strategy, national partnerships, and programmatic planning. Directors manage the rollout of LHA’s key focus areas aligned to the 17 SDGs under the Leadership of the Managing Director.

Managing Director:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing national portfolios (Health, Education, Environment, etc.)
  • Liaising with funders and international partners
  • Overseeing compliance and risk

Portfolio Leads Include:

  1. Director of Health & Wellbeing
    Oversees national health programs, wellness campaigns, and partnerships with health departments.
  2. Director of Education & Innovation
    Leads education reform, digital learning, innovation hubs, and youth development strategies.
  3. Director of Sustainability & Environment
    Manages environmental programs, climate action, conservation, and green infrastructure.
  4. Director of Social Development
    Coordinates community upliftment, poverty eradication, and vulnerable group support.
  5. Director of Economic Development & Job Creation
    Focuses on entrepreneurship, employment initiatives, cooperatives, and economic inclusion.
  6. Director of Agriculture & Food Security
    Leads programs on sustainable farming, nutrition, and food distribution.
  7. Director of Women & Gender Empowerment
    Drives gender equity, anti-GBV campaigns, and economic inclusion for women.
  8. Director of Infrastructure, Water & Sanitation
    Oversees clean water access, rural infrastructure, and sanitation projects.
  9. Director of Youth & Civic Engagement
    Champions youth participation in civic life, leadership development, and nation-building.
  10. Director of Arts, Culture & Heritage
    Supports creative arts, indigenous culture, and social cohesion through heritage promotion.
  11. Director of Faith & Moral Development
    Engages religious stakeholders in peacebuilding, ethics, and spiritual transformation.
  12. Director of Digital Transformation & ICT
    Oversees digital inclusion, ICT infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
  13. Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
    Leads the design and tracking of results-based indicators across all LHA programs.
  14. Director of Human Rights & Justice
    Manages legal education, access to justice, and protection of vulnerable populations.
  15. Director of Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
    Develops collaborations with government, private sector, donors, and international bodies.

🏢 National Executive Committee

Reports to the National Board of Directors

The Executive Committee manages national operations and leads program delivery through provincial hubs and Community Assistance Centres (CACs).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating day-to-day implementation
  • Supervising national staff
  • Managing reporting and monitoring systems

Executive Roles:

  • Secretary General
  • National Treasurer
  • Head of Communications
  • Monitoring & Evaluation Lead

🤝 Working Committees

Reports to the National Executive Committee

Our Working Committees are the strategic engines behind the implementation of LHA’s mission across all nine provinces. These teams are made up of dedicated professionals, volunteers, and community members who are passionate about driving real impact from the ground up. Each committee aligns its work with one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

1. Youth Empowerment Committee

SDG Alignment: 4, 8, 10, 17
Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver youth mentorship, leadership, and skills development programs
  • Coordinate youth innovation labs, hackathons, and entrepreneurship bootcamps
  • Create platforms for youth voices in decision-making (e.g., youth councils)
  • Promote civic education, volunteerism, and democratic participation among young people

2. Women & Gender Equality Committee

SDG Alignment: 5, 10, 16
Key Responsibilities:

  • Advocate for gender equity and women’s rights across all sectors
  • Support survivors of gender-based violence through referral networks and counselling
  • Conduct empowerment and economic inclusion training for women and girls
  • Engage men and boys in dialogue to end harmful gender norms and practices

3. Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security Committee

SDG Alignment: 2, 12, 13
Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of community gardens, cooperatives, and food banks
  • Train farmers in climate-smart and regenerative farming methods
  • Promote indigenous and nutrient-rich crops for better health and food resilience
  • Partner with schools and clinics to deliver nutrition education

4. Health & Wellness Committee

SDG Alignment: 3
Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate mobile clinics, immunization drives, and health awareness campaigns
  • Address mental health stigma and provide community wellness support
  • Distribute sanitary pads, hygiene kits, and access to maternal healthcare
  • Coordinate HIV/AIDS prevention, education, and support networks

5. Education, Innovation & Digital Inclusion Committee

SDG Alignment: 4, 9
Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish community learning centres with offline and online learning tools
  • Promote access to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics)
  • Drive adult literacy, early childhood education, and skills retraining programs
  • Enable digital inclusion through device donations and internet access

6. Infrastructure, Water & Sanitation Committee

SDG Alignment: 6, 9, 11
Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
  • Collaborate on rural and peri-urban infrastructure development projects
  • Install community taps, toilets, and handwashing stations
  • Promote safe housing, roads, and public transport in underserved areas

7. Climate Action & Environmental Stewardship Committee

SDG Alignment: 13, 14, 15
Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead reforestation, recycling, and green education campaigns
  • Conduct climate change awareness and disaster preparedness programs
  • Promote renewable energy solutions in local communities
  • Advocate for protection of biodiversity, wetlands, and clean air initiatives

8. Economic Development & Job Creation Committee

SDG Alignment: 1, 8, 9
Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop community-based job creation projects and cooperatives
  • Offer financial literacy, savings groups, and small business training
  • Facilitate access to funding for local entrepreneurs and social enterprises
  • Partner with private sector and SMMEs to create economic opportunities

9. Human Rights & Justice Committee

SDG Alignment: 10, 16
Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide civic education and legal rights awareness campaigns
  • Collaborate with human rights bodies to protect vulnerable groups
  • Train local leaders in conflict resolution and peacebuilding
  • Establish local complaint and referral systems for justice access

10. Faith & Moral Regeneration Committee

SDG Alignment: Cross-cutting
Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage interfaith leaders in community healing and moral transformation
  • Facilitate national prayer initiatives, reconciliation forums, and values education
  • Promote tolerance, peace, and unity through faith-based development dialogues
  • Strengthen the ethical foundation of social programs through faith networks

11. Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee

SDG Alignment: 11, 4
Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote indigenous culture, language preservation, and storytelling
  • Support local artists, musicians, and performers through community showcases
  • Use creative arts for advocacy, healing, and public education
  • Celebrate heritage days and cultural festivals in local communities

12. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Committee

SDG Alignment: 17
Key Responsibilities:

  • Track performance metrics across all LHA programs and CACs
  • Conduct impact assessments, baseline studies, and community surveys
  • Develop dashboards and reporting tools for transparency
  • Ensure alignment with national and UN SDG frameworks

Our Committees Include:

  1. Youth Empowerment Committee
    Fosters leadership, education, skills development, and entrepreneurship for youth.
  2. Women & Gender Equality Committee
    Advocates for women’s rights, empowerment, and protection from gender-based violence.
  3. Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security Committee
    Promotes local food systems, community gardens, and resilient farming practices.
  4. Health & Wellness Committee
    Focuses on public health, mental wellness, HIV/AIDS, maternal health, and healthcare access.
  5. Education, Innovation & Digital Inclusion Committee
    Drives literacy, digital access, STEAM education, and lifelong learning initiatives.
  6. Infrastructure, Water & Sanitation Committee
    Supports clean water access, hygiene promotion, and basic infrastructure development.
  7. Climate Action & Environmental Stewardship Committee
    Champions sustainability, green energy, reforestation, and environmental education.
  8. Economic Development & Job Creation Committee
    Promotes entrepreneurship, small business development, and economic empowerment.
  9. Human Rights & Justice Committee
    Addresses social justice, civic education, legal support, and community safety.
  10. Faith & Moral Regeneration Committee
    Works with faith-based groups to promote unity, reconciliation, and spiritual well-being.
  11. Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee
    Revives indigenous knowledge systems, supports creative expression, and preserves cultural identity.
  12. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Committee
    Ensures accountability, tracks program success, and supports data-informed decisions.