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MEET OUR TEAM

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE.

The Vhembe Biosphere Reserve is governed under the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme by the MAB Secretariat, which implements the mandate from the International Co-ordinating Council, and the South African National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) MAB Focal Point. The Vhembe Biosphere NPC, a Non-Profit Company registered in the Republic of South Africa, is the governing body of the biosphere reserve, with an elected Board. Our Programme Director and management team oversee the day-to-day administration of the organisation and implementation of projects and work programmes. You can contact us here

MANAGEMENT TEAM.

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Miss Ramaan Rerani (VBR projects Adminis

Mr. Tonderai
Makoni
Programme Director

Ms. Rerani
Ramaano 
VBR Projects Administrator

GOVERNING BOARD.

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Dr. Lutendo
Mugwedi
Chairperson

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Ms. Lauren Liebenberg

Thamathama Ratshile

Ms. Thamathama Ratshili

Mphadeni Nthangeni

Mr. Mphadeni Nthangeni

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Mr. Mufhati Bulannga

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Mr. Aubrey
Maluleke

YOUTH NETWORK.

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Ms. Mukona
Kone
VBR Youth Network Co-ordinator

GOVERNANCE ADVISORY.

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Mr. Lusani
Seani

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Mrs. Ndivhuwo
Ndou

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