Governance
WHO WE ARE
Accountability That Builds Trust
Helping NPOs become compliant, transparent and well-managed.
Good governance is the heartbeat of sustainable development. HAF helps NPOs become compliant, transparent and well-managed. Our experienced governance team ensures that:
- All projects meet regulatory and compliance standards.
- Funds are managed with integrity and oversight.
- Boards are trained and functioning effectively.
- Donors receive full reporting on impact.
Leadership with Accountability
We believe in ethical partnerships, risk-managed systems and clean, credible leadership.
the changemakers
Core Governance Team
Lisa Viola
CEO
The visionary leader and strategic driver of HAF. Lisa oversees the Foundation’s direction, partnerships and governance, ensuring all initiatives align with the mission to undo the legacy of apartheid and empower communities through sustainable development.
Lesedi Mokale
Project Director
Responsible for identifying needs, developing programmes and managing community-driven initiatives. Lesedi ensures that every project is designed with measurable outcomes and implemented in line with donor priorities and governance requirements.
Marc Ries
Events & Operations Manager
Leads the planning and execution of HAF’s events, activations and on-the-ground operations. Marc ensures that outreach initiatives, donor events and community engagements run seamlessly, reinforcing both HAF’s visibility and its operational excellence.
Blessing Raseroka
Operations Director
Oversees the day-to-day running of the Foundation, including compliance, logistics and operational efficiency. Blessing ensures that resources are optimised and projects are delivered on time, within scope and with full accountability.
Twaambo Chirwa
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Leads donor relations, corporate partnerships and community stakeholder engagement. Twaambo’s role is to strengthen relationships across public and private sectors, mobilise resources and ensure alignment between HAF’s impact goals and partner expectations.
Advocate Richard Botha
Legal & Governance Advisor
Provides legal oversight and ensures the Foundation operates with transparency, due diligence and compliance. Advocate Botha safeguards governance processes, funding allocation and contractual obligations to protect both donors and beneficiaries.
Kerry Knowles
Head of Green Sustainable Development
Kerry brings over 30 years experience in hospitality, tourism, events and PR, working with leading organisations on landmark projects such as the Nelson Mandela Bridge Launch, Global Citizen Festival and Anglo American Presidential Land handover. With a deep passion for the green economy, ESG and carbon reduction, Kerry has turned her focus to community upliftment through technology, innovation and sustainable solutions.
Trevor Carty
Operations
Trevor is a man of the land, a botanist and educational scientist who read at the university of Witswaterand – and he understands the principles of heal the land, heal the people.