Biodiversity Committees and Working Groups
Biodiversity Programme Implementation Committee (BPIC): This is an advisory committee on the implementation of biodiversity related programmes in the country.
Access and Benefit Sharing Programme Steering Committee: This is an advisory committee on all ABS related issues. Some of the committee responsibilities include;
– Developing a common understanding of what is needed to expedite the implementation of the ABS programmes.
– Mobilizing the necessary expertise, as needed for the proper execution of the ABS programmes.
– Providing overall policy advice on the implementation of ABS programmes
SEA & National Curriculum Centre Task Team
Members:
i. Steven B. Dlamini – Curriculum Designer, Social Studies
ii. Ntombenhle Dlamini – Senior Curriculum Designer , Maths/Science
iii. Thembelihle Dlamini – Curriculum Designer, Science
iv. Gcina Mabuza – Curriculum Designer, Social Studies
v. Musa Mkhatshwa – Teacher Education
vi. Muzi Tsabedze – Teacher Education
vii. Makhosazana Nyoni – Curriculum Designer, Practical Arts
viii. Nomfundo Sukati – Curriculum Designer, Language Arts
ix. Robert Khumalo – Curriculum Designer, Pre-Voc
x. Musa Hlophe – Curriculum Designer, Maths/Science/ICT
xi. Gcina Dladla – Director Policy Research & Information
xii. Calsile Mhlanga – Biodiversity Officer
xiii. Bongani Nkhabindze – Biosafety Registrar
xiv. Dumile Sithole – Biosafety Project Assistant Coordinator
National Biosafety Advisory Committee (NBAC)
Members:
i. Mr. Ndumiso Ngozo – Biodiversity Specialist
ii. Mr. Nelson Mavuso – Crop Specialist
iii. Prof. Abednego Dlamini – Animal Production Specialist
iv. Mr. Enock Dlamini – Representative of NGOs
v. Mr. Jabulani Tsabedze – Representative of Farmers
vi. Ms. Sanelisiwe Ngqotheni – Legal Expert
vii. Ms. Phumzile Mdziniso – Food Safety Expert
viii. Ms Nobuhle Matsebula – Trade Expert
ix. Mr. Similo Mavimbela – Crop Protection Specialist
Biosafety Project Steering Committee
Members:
i. Mr. Daniel Khumalo -Chairman
ii. Dr. Cebisile Magagula -Vice Chairperson
iii. Prof. Abednego Dlamini
iv. Mr. Isaac Dladla
v. Mr. Nelson Mavuso
vi. Ms. Phumzile Mdziniso
vii. Mr. Moses Zungu
viii. Mr. Jabulani Tsabedze
ix. Dr. Diana Earnshaw
x. Mr. Steven Zuke
xi. Mr. Mangaliso Sihlongonyane
xii. Ms. Calsile Mhlanga
xiii. Ms. Tsakasile Dlamini
xiv. Mr. Bongani Nkhabindze
xv. Ms Dumile Sithole