Provincial Leadership

The elected executive, the full provincial board, and the standing committees that together govern community policing across Gauteng's five districts.

The Provincial Executive Committee (EXCO)

The Executive Committee is elected to manage (as volunteers) the operations of the Provincial Board. The current leadership was elected on 7 May 2022 for a five-year term of office, running until 2027.

Executive Chairperson
Mr. T.J. Masilela
Ekurhuleni West

Also serves as: Deputy National Chairperson, NCPCF

Jointly heads: Stakeholders Forum

Also serves on: Finance Committee

Executive Deputy Chairperson
Mr. O. Mlauzi
Johannesburg West

Also leads: Community Patrollers (Community in Blue)

Executive Secretary
Mr. Jaco Van As
Tshwane

Co-opted 19 Oct 2022

Originally elected: Ms. Merl van Staten (Elective AGM, 7 May 2022)

Executive Deputy Secretary
Ms. Pearl Manqele
Ekurhuleni West

Also leads: Social Crime Prevention — GBV Sub-Committee

Executive Treasurer
Dr. M.R. Patel
Ekurhuleni Central

Also chairs: Finance Committee

Jointly heads: Stakeholders Forum

Executive Public Relations Officer
Mr. Pillay
Johannesburg North

Also leads: Technology, Innovation & Strategic Communications

Gauteng media liaison — handles all national and provincial media enquiries for Gauteng CPFs, Provincial JOC alerts (queries, complaints & community alerts), and oversees Gauteng CPF social media channels.

The Provincial Board

While the Executive manages daily affairs, the full Provincial Board convenes quarterly to exercise collective governance. It comprises 22 Board Members, each representing a specific sub-district cluster within one of Gauteng's five policing districts.

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Quarterly Board Meetings

The full Provincial Board meets four times per year. All 22 district representatives attend to deliberate on provincial policing priorities, review EXCO decisions, and approve strategic resolutions.

22
Board MembersElected sub-district representatives
5
DistrictsJohannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Sedibeng, West Rand
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Per YearFull board meetings (quarterly)
5yr
Term of OfficeAll elected members
6
Seats
Johannesburg
  • Central
  • North
  • East
  • West
  • Soweto East
  • Soweto West
6
Seats
Tshwane
  • Central
  • North
  • West
  • South
  • East
  • North-West
6
Seats
Ekurhuleni
  • North
  • South
  • East
  • West
  • Central
  • North-East
2
Seats
Sedibeng
  • Sedibeng East
  • Sedibeng West
2
Seats
West Rand
  • West Rand North (Mogale)
  • West Rand South (Rand West)
Board Members Directory 22 Members
Seat 1
Mr. T.J. Masilela
N.A.
Seat 2
Ms. B.P. Manqele
Ekurhuleni West
Chairperson Sub-District
Seat 3
Dr. M.R. Patel
Ekurhuleni North
Seat 4
Mr. L.B. Mbokazi
Ekurhuleni East
Chairperson Sub-District
Seat 5
Mr. F. Msimango
Ekurhuleni Central
Chairperson Sub-District
Seat 6
Mr. B. Kgohloane
Ekurhuleni North
Acting Chairperson
Seat 7
Mr. O. Mlauzi
N.A.
Seat 8
Mr. E. Asvat
Soweto
Chairperson Sub-District
Seat 9
Dr. G.H. Karim
Johannesburg Central
Chairperson Sub-District
Seat 10
Mr. Pillay
Johannesburg North
Chairperson Sub-District
Seat 11
Mr. T. Nkosi
Soweto
Deputy Chairperson District
Seat 12
Mr. D.C. Goldstone
Johannesburg East
Chairperson Sub-District
Seat 13
Ms. L.K. Mabena
Johannesburg West
Deputy Secretary District
Seat 14
Mr. M.S. Mokako
N.A.
Seat 15
Ms. K. Motloung
N.A.
Seat 16
Mr. L.T. Khumalo
West
Chairperson Sub-District
Seat 17
Ms. M.S. Pooe
West
Secretary Sub-District
Seat 18
Mr. M. Molefe
Tshwane North
Chairperson Sub-District
Seat 19
Mr. F.T. Mlotshwa
Central
Seat 20
Mr. R.L. Shadung
Tshwane North
PRO Sub-District
Seat 21
Ms. M.N. Mahlangu
Pretoria East
Seat 22
Mr. R.H. Welsh
Pretoria East
Chairperson Sub-District

Main Standing Committees

The Board's strategic mandates are executed through specialised committees. Each portfolio is led by a dedicated office bearer and ensures that key safety issues receive focused, expert attention.

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Constitutional & Legal Affairs
Committee Lead Dr. Gulam-J Mbonani (Dr. Karim)
Focus: Constitutional compliance, station-level constitution alignment, and legal advisory to the Board.
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Finance Committee
Committee Lead Dr. M.R. Patel — Executive Treasurer
Focus: Financial governance, budget oversight, audits, and statutory financial reporting for the Board.
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Technology, Innovation & Strategic Communications Hub
Committee Lead Mr. Pillay — Executive PRO
Focus: Digital modernisation, provincial CPF database management, and strategic media and communications.
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Community Patrollers Coordination (Community in Blue)
Committee Lead Mr. O. Mlauzi — Executive Deputy Chairperson
Focus: Oversight, vetting, training, and deployment of volunteer community patrollers across Gauteng.
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Rural Safety & Agricultural Liaison
Focus Area Farming communities & non-urban policing precincts
Focus: Developing targeted safety strategies for agricultural and rural communities in Gauteng's West Rand and Sedibeng periphery areas.
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Oversight, Monitoring & Evaluations
Function Provincial Board oversight function
Focus: Monitoring SAPS performance metrics, station functionality, CPF compliance, and evaluating the effectiveness of community policing interventions.

Contact the Provincial Board

For enquiries directed to the Executive Committee, a specific standing committee, or your district board representative, contact the Board Secretary.

Contact the Board Secretary