Committee
Congress President
Prof. Stephen Boatwright (University of the Western Cape)
Vice-President
Prof. Annah Moteetee (University of Johannesburg)
Secretaries General
Dr Shakira Shaik (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
Dr Madeleen Struwig (North-West University)
Scientific Committee Chairs
Prof. Muthama Muasya (University of Cape Town)
Prof. Anusha Rajkaran (University of the Western Cape)
Steering Committee Chair
Prof. Adeyemi Aremu (North-West University)
Scientific Committee
Prof. Sjirk Geerts (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
Prof. Stefan Siebert (North-West University)
Mr Luvo Magoswana (Sol Plaatje University)
Dr Anthony Magee (South African National Biodiversity Institute)
Ms Aarifah Jakoet (South African National Biodiversity Institute)
Dr Nicola Bergh (South African National Biodiversity Institute)
Mr Leslie Powrie (South African National Biodiversity Institute)
Prof. Nokwanda Makunga (Stellenbosch University)
Dr Syd Ramdhani (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
Prof. Samson Chimphango (University of Cape Town)
Dr Ashton Ruiters (University of Johannesburg)
Prof. Christopher Cupido (University of Fort Hare)
Dr Ashwell Ndladla (University of Limpopo)
Dr Kenneth Oberlander (University of Pretoria)
Prof. Nigel Barker (University of Pretoria)
Dr Vincent Clarke (University of the Free State)
Dr Lize Joubert (University of the Free State)
Prof. Sandy Steenhuizen (University of the Free State)
Prof. Gavin Maneveldt (University of the Western Cape)
Prof. Glynis Goodman (University of the Witwatersrand)
Dr Kelsey Glennon (University of the Witwatersrand)
Prof. Peter Tshisikhawe (University of Venda)
Prof. Nontuthuko Ntuli (University of Zululand)
An International Advisory Group will be established to assist the Scientific Committee in preparing and developing the scientific program.

