The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) welcomes the appointment of new independent expert
members to the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and Information Technology Governance
Committee (ITGC).
The appointed members bring extensive expertise in digital transformation, governance, finance, risk
management, and public-sector leadership.
Among the appointees are Ms Poppy Tshabalala, a Chartered CIO and digital transformation leader
with more than 25 years of ICT experience; Mr Patrick Ganesan, a specialist in enterprise risk
management and regulatory compliance who are appointed to the ITGC. In the Audit and Risk
Committee, Mr Suren Maharaj, a Chartered Accountant and seasoned finance executive with over 30
years of experience; Ms Fulufhelo Tshikhudo, an accomplished governance, risk, and finance expert
with more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across key state institutions; and Ms
Ayanda Vabaza-Mvandaba, a Chartered Accountant with expertise in financial management have
been appointed.
The NHLS believes the collective expertise of the expert independent Committee Members will
strengthen governance, accountability, strategic oversight, and innovation as the organisation
continues to deliver quality diagnostic pathology services, support public health surveillance, and
advance medical research and training in South Africa.
The NHLS looks forward to their immense contribution towards advancing the NHLS mandate and
supporting the broader goals of South Africa’s public healthcare system. The NHLS also extends its
appreciation to the outgoing Board members for their service and contribution.
ENDS.
For more information and media enquiries:
Mr Mzi Gcukumana
Senior Communications Manager
Cell: 066 376 3171