New exco ready to take Safrea forward Safrea (Southern African Freelancers' Association) is proud to announce its newly elected executive committee for the next 12-month term after its recent annual general meeting. "This team of volunteers bring a unique blend of expertise, institutional knowledge and fresh ideas to the table, ready to take Safrea forward," said Hush Naidoo, new chairperson of Safrea. A stronger Safrea in a new era“Armed with a wealth of experience and equipped with lessons from the past, our new Exco has made meaningful progress in its short tenure of one month. We are committed to building a stronger Safrea – making a significant impact on the future of freelancing in Southern Africa.” ![Hush Naidoo, Safrea chairperson](https://biz-file.com/c/2308/708431.png) Hush Naidoo, Safrea chairperson “We are focused to best serve our members, increase member benefits, enhance collaboration, support and create structures for Safrea to thrive as an organisation in a new era. We established an Emerging Region, representing Mpumalanga, North West and Eswatini, after the Free State became an independent region last year.” Safrea is active in seven regions – the others being Gauteng North, Gauteng South, the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. Hush shared Safrea’s vision, recent achievements and future plans. These include a newly launched Code of Ethics and Conduct, an improved constitution, enhanced service delivery and communication, new digital platforms, fundraising and a robust advocacy framework. The team of volunteer expertsThe following team supports Safrea in realising its highest aspiration of creating Southern Africa’s freelance community of choice: - Hush Naidoo (chair and SAPP – South African Professional Photographers) – A highly astute entrepreneur, businessman and globally renowned photographer, Hush feels privileged to lead Safrea in achieving its next set of milestones.
- Matthew Jordaan (vice-chair, governance and organisational development) – An award-winning freelance communications specialist working across multiple sectors, Matthew believes in ongoing professional development to remain relevant in an ever-changing industry.
- Keri Ulrich (treasurer) – An experienced accountant and owner of Caleo Accounting and Tax Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Keri brings a wealth of financial knowledge and expertise to Safrea.
- Tanya Aucamp (regional chair – Gauteng North) – A communication specialist focusing on business communication, Tanya regards her strength as fostering relationships and creating networking opportunities.
- Leonie Selvan (regional chair – Gauteng South) – A business communications specialist skilled at articulating complex information – Leonie believes in making information accessible to its intended target audiences.
- Simthandile Mhlambiso (regional chair – Western Cape) – A trainee accountant with a BCom Accounting degree and founder/MD of Mpilo Publishing (Pty) Ltd, Simthandile’s love for books propelled her to start a publishing business.
- Anne-Marie Stephenson (regional chair – Eastern Cape) – A communications and fundraising specialist in the non-profit sector, Anne-Marie supports disadvantaged communities and guide organisations to align their efforts with the United Nations’ Strategic Development Goals.
- Leonie Bolleurs (regional chair – Free State) – A communications specialist focusing on the corporate environment, Leonie regards her positive outlook, deadline-driven nature, creativity and energy as her assets.
- Nathi Gule (regional chair, Emerging Region) – A freelancer and consultancy owner focusing on the media industry, Nathi was trained at the London School of Journalism and obtained a marketing qualification from the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS).
- Kay Johnstone (professional development) – An editor, writer, proofreader and general factotum in various genres of publishing, Kay is a passionate professional who loves problem-solving tasks.
- Marisa Louw CPRP (digital platforms, membership) – A dynamic professional with multi-disciplinary expertise and an ability to navigate different industries and disciplines, Marisa brings a unique blend of skills, a fresh perspective and innovative solutions to the table.
- Sam Lee Hill (communications) – A wordsmith, SEO copywriter, blogger, and founder of SLH Copywriting, Sam loves telling the unique story every brand holds. She strongly believes that copywriters rule the world and can prove it.
- Lionel Krieger (advocacy) – A digital marketing expert and owner of Krieger Digital, specialising in search engine optimisation (SEO), Lionel focuses on delivering results that drive business growth.
- Mandi Smallhorne (SASJA – South African Science Journalists’ Association) – A freelance writer, journalist and trainer focusing on health and climate change – Mandi is the president of SASJA (South African Science Journalists Association) and vice-president of WFSJ (World Federation of Science Journalists).
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