Our Speakers
Industry Leaders and Innovators
Keynote Speakers
Ms Thembi Simelane
Minister: Human Settlements (RSA)
National Department of Human Settlements
Ms Thembisile Simelane is the current Minister of Human Settlements having served in multiple ministerial roles as Minister of Justice & Constitutiona...
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Professor Ashraf M. Salama
(he/him), BSc & MSc Arch | PhD | FRSA | FHEA | A-RIBA | AOU |
University of Northumbria - UK
Ashraf M. Salama is Professor of Architecture and Urbanism and Head of the School of Architecture and the Built Environment at the University of North...
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Charles Nduku
President of SACAP, Pr.Arch, MIArch, B. Arch
SACAP
Charles Nduku is a seasoned South African architect and urban design professional with over three decades of experience spanning public and private se...
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Ms. Letsabisa Shongwe
PrArch; MArch, CEO at Arch-live Architects, Vice President of SACAP
SACAP
Ms. Letsabisa Shongwe is a Professional Architect and CEO of Arch-live Architects, where she leads design and project implementation across Gauteng, t...
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Dr Mizan Rambhoros
Architect | Educator | Interdisciplinary Researcher Founder, PLEiS™ design research atelier, Cape Town, South Africa; Invited Senior Research Fellow, University of Vienna, Austria
PLEiS™
Dr Mizan Rambhoros is the founder of PLEiS™ – an independent design research atelier operating at the intersection of education, research, and practi...
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Dong Wang
Director General, Eco-city Design Center, TURENSCAPE Deputy Director, NbS Innovation Center, CALA, Peking University
Peking University - China
Dong Wang is a National Registered Urban Planner and Senior Landscape Architect internationally recognized for his contributions to ecological plannin...
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Hugh Simpson
Chief Executive and Registrar
Architects Registration Board - (ARB - UK)
Hugh Simpson is the Chief Executive and Registrar of the Architects’ Registration Board (ARB), the UK’s regulator for architects. Since joining ARB in...
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Michael Armstrong
Chief Executive Officer National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Prior to joining NCARB in 2011, Mike held senior positions at the International Code Council (ICC), ICF International, the Federal Emergency Managemen...
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Honourable Tertuis Simmers
MEC: Department of Infrastructure
Western Cape: Depertment of infrastructure development
Serving his second term in office, Tertuis Simmers, the provincial Minister of the Department of Infrastructure, remains committed to actively shaping...
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Dr Majahamahle Nene Mthethwa
Senior Lecturer in Architecture at Durban University of Technology (DUT), SACAP's Registration Committee, Supervisor to PhD candidates
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Dr Majahamahle Nene Mthethwa is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture at Durban University of Technology. He holds a PhD in Architecture from UKZN and deg...
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Maurice Brown
Assistant Vice President, Advocacy and External Engagement National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Maurice joined NCARB in 2015 as Manager of Council Relations working with boards to increase program adoption and access to Council services. Promoted...
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Conference Speakers
Dr Jennifer Mirembe
PhD | PrArch | Systems Intelligence Architect (Built Environment) | Infrastructure & Capital Strategy | JenAI Systems Intelligence | SACAP Council Member
SACAP; Department of Human Settlement
Dr Jennifer Mirembe holds three major academic qualifications comprising a Bachelor of Architecture,...
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Georgina Smit
Chief Executive Officer, Award-Winning Leader in Sustainable Design and Green Building Innovation
Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA)
Georgina Smit is an award-winning leader and driving force in sustainable design and green building...
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Prof Carin Combrinck
Head of Department of Architecture Director: Unit for Urban Citizenship
University of Pretoria
Carin Combrinck is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Architecture in the Faculty...
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Kevin Bingham
Managing Director FGG Architects Inc, Canberra Accord Advisor
SACAP
Kevin Bingham is the Managing Director of the award winning FGG Architects Inc. based in Durban,...
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Prof Alta Steenkamp
Associate Professor in Architecture, in the School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics
University of Cape Town
Alta Steenkamp is an Associate Professor in Architecture, in the School of Architecture, Planning an...
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Dr Finzi Saidi
Senior Lecturer Department of Architecture at Faculty of Art Design and Architecture
The University of Johannesburg
Dr Finzi Saidi is a academic, architect and landscape researcher. He has headed the Unit15(X) Landsc...
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Dr Hermie Delport
Architect, Educator, Researcher, Architectural Academic, Curriculum Developer, Artist
University of Cape Town
Dr Hermie Delport is an architect, educator, and researcher with more than 25 years of experience in...
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Akheel Khan
Professional Architectural Technologist, Founder of the Institute of Building Design (IBD), Project Leader at Y: A SAIBD Initiative
Institute of Building Design (IBD)
Akheel Khan is the co-founder of the Institute of Building Design (IBD) and founder of impact organi...
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Dr Patrick Sithole
Registrar and Chief Executive Officer
Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA)
Dr Patrick Sithole is currently the Registrar/CEO of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Asso...
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Machiel Odendaal
Professional Senior Architectural Technologist (PSAT) and founder of Digital Reframe
Digital Reframe
Machiel Odendaal is a registered Professional Senior Architectural Technologist (PSAT) and founder o...
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Mandisa Princess Pepeta
Architectural Practitioner, Built Environment Leader, Governance Advocate
SACAP
Founder & MD of Qhakaza Africa Consulting, with 22+ years’ experience across public, private, and co...
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Sethabile Makhathini
Professional Architectural Technologist, DUT Education Advisory Board,CBE Stakeholder
SACAP Accreditation Board, DUT
Sethabile Makhathini, was born and raised in Kwamashu, KwaZulu- Natal. I am a multidisciplinary arch...
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Vusi James Phailane
Chief Architect
SACAP and Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Vusi James Phailane is a professional architect registered with the South African Council for the Ar...
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Creswell Basson
Assistant Manager: Building Control, Mogale City local municipality and Co-Chairperson of the National Building Control Forum (NBCF)
Mogale City local Municipality and National Building Control Forum (NBCF)
Creswell Basson is an experienced Building Control Officer with approximately 25 years’ experience i...
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Kay-Lee Cupido
Founder of Piril Arc, Architectural Professional, Mentor and Advocate for Women in Design
SACAP
Kay-Lee Cupido is a distinguished Architectural Professional and the founder of Piril Arch, a women-...
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Mr. Thapelo Mogatusi
Regional Manager: City Planning at City of Ekurhuleni, Interim Building Control Officer, Member of National Building Control Forum, Chairperson of Building Control Officers Committee in City of Ekurhuleni
RCity of Ekurhuleni, National Building Control Forum
Mr. Thapelo Mogatusi is a registered Architectural Professional with the South African Council for t...
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Dr. Afua Wilcox
HoD: UJ Department of Architecture, Founder of Youth and Women Up NPO
UJ Department of Architecture, Founder of Youth and Women Up NPO
Dr. Afua Wilcox is the Head of the Department of Architecture at the Department of Architecture, Uni...
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Mr. Tsholofelo Makgwa
Architectural & City Planning Practitioner, Building Control Officer
Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
A passionate visionary leader with interest in the economic development and sustainable development....
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Mr. Thuto Vilakazi
Candidate Architectural Technologist
University of the Witwatersrand School of Architecture and Planning
Thuto Vilakazi is a Candidate Architectural Technologist and BAS(Hons) candidate at the University o...
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Ms. Angela Vougiouklis
Founder of CPD Central, Professional Architect, Lecturer
CPD Central
Ms. Angela Vougiouklis, the founder of CPD Central, is a Professional Architect and Professional Pra...
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Ms. Nondumiso Nene
Professional Senior Architectural Technologist, Founder of Live Designs, Businesswoman, Member of KwaZulu-Natal Institute of Architects (KZNIA), Women Economic Assembly (WECONA) and South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP)
Live Designs
Nondumiso N. Nene is a registered Professional Senior Architectural Technologist, businesswoman, and...
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