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Leadership with purpose.

Traditional stewardship, clear responsibilities and a shared vision for the future of Tsitsing.

Kgosana Dr Koketso Rakhudu

A legacy of service. A vision for tomorrow.

Following the example of his father, Kgosana Rantatja Jacob Rakhudu, Dr Rakhudu brings traditional governance and modern development thinking together. His leadership places community participation, integrity and the well-being of Tsitsing at its centre.

Through VisionPlan 2035, the Office connects education, health, enterprise and economic development with the preservation of cultural identity. Engagement and collaboration shape the way that vision becomes action.

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A clear structure. A shared direction.

Traditional authority, executive leadership and institutional counsel work together to guide the Office.

Royal Bafokeng Nation — Tsitsing, Kgotla Ya Rakhudu

Supreme Custodial & Traditional Governance Body

Executive Leadership

Office of Dr Koketso Rakhudu

Strategic Leadership & VisionPlan Execution

Governance Body

Kgotla Executive Committee

Traditional Governance & Policy Implementation

Advisory Body

OOKKR Advisory Council Members

Institutional Oversight & Senior Counsel

Five portfolios. One coordinated Office.

Defined mandates connect investment, strategy, programme delivery, financial stewardship and operational systems.

01 Global Investment & Partnerships Strategic Alliances & ESG Investment Strategy

Responsibilities

Sustainability and Ethical Investment
Diplomatic Engagement
Environment, Social and Governance, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Special Projects
King IV Code of Governance

Leadership & delivery

Operates under direct executive oversight of the Office of Dr Koketso Rakhudu.

02 Strategy & Business Development Commercial Strategy, Intelligence & Risk Mitigation

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning
Commercial and Channel Strategy
Market Fit and Entity Strategy
Business Development and Partnerships
Market and Competitive Intelligence
Risk Management and Mitigation
Policy Development
Responsible Investment and Portfolio Management
Funding, Resources and Stakeholder Impact

Leadership & delivery

Dr. Koketso Rakhudu HOD — Strategy & Business Development

Ms Neo Sikwane Executive Assistant
Mr Thabo Nakedi Executive Head
Ms Matshepo Molotsi PR & Executive Communications

03 Programmes & Delivery Programme Execution, Institutional Governance & Community Impact

Responsibilities

Programme design, management, delivery and implementation
Community Development Interventions
Applied Research and Innovation
Socio-Economic Development
Education and Training Quality Assurance
Administration and Support

Leadership & delivery

Programmes & Partnerships

Mr Larry Tau
HOD — Programmes & Partnerships

Ms Keo Selloe
Ms Tumelo Khunou
Mr Thabo Nakedi
Mr Paballo Maledu

Institutional Governance

Dr. Koketso Rakhudu
Institutional Governance Head

Ms Thato Kgwete
Ms Kgomotso Chapu
Ms Katlego Motlhamme
Ms Keo Selloe
Mr Phemelo Ntsimane
Mr Sydney Issacs
Mr Gomolemo Maselo
Mr Larry Tau

Community Development

Ms Tumelo Khunou
Executive Head — Community Development

Ms Mothusi Seabelo
Ms Galaletsang Mahuma
Ms Keo Selloe
Mr Paballo Maledu
Mr Thabo Nakedi

04 Finance & Compliance Financial Stewardship, Legal Ethics & Regulatory Reporting

Responsibilities

Legal and Social Ethics
Accounting and Statutory Reporting
Tax and Transfer Pricing
Compliance and Regulatory Reporting
Treasury and Capital Management
Internal Audit Coordination

Leadership & delivery

Ms Galaletsang Mahuma Executive Head — Finance & Compliance

Supports all OOKKR entities and internal team members on financial, statutory, and compliance matters.

05 Operations & Systems IT Infrastructure, Communications, Design & Global Framework Reporting

Responsibilities

Communications and Public Relations
Design and Digital Communication
Digital Creation
Creative Strategy
Human Resources
IT Systems and Infrastructure
GRI reporting
SASB reporting
ISSB reporting
TCFD and CSRD reporting
CDP reporting

Leadership & delivery

Mr Phemelo Ntsimane HOD — Operations & Administration

Mr Sydney Issacs Team Member
Mr Brian Rapoo Team Member
Mr Gomolemo Maselo Team Member
Mr Thabo Nakedi Team Member
Mr Larry Tau Team Member

The team behind the vision.

Meet the people supporting the Office across institutional governance, programmes, community development and operations.

Dr. Koketso Rakhudu

Kgosana & Institutional Leader

Kgosana Dr Koketso Rakhudu leads the Office with a vision integrating African traditional governance with modern economic strategy and VisionPlan 2035.

Ms Neo Sikwane

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant supporting the Office of Dr Koketso Rakhudu and strategic stakeholder relations.

Mr Thabo Nakedi

Executive Support — ESG & Research

Executive for ESG & Research advancing sustainable development, green economy solutions, and research initiatives.

Ms Matshepo Molotsi

PR & Executive Communications

PR and Executive Communications specialist driving strategic messaging and institutional public relations.

Mr Larry Tau

HOD — Programmes & Partnerships

Head of Department leading programme delivery, implementation, institutional governance, and strategic partnerships.

Ms Keo Selloe

Executive Support: Institutional Governance & Team Leader

Executive Support for Institutional Governance and National Youth Service Programme implementation.

Ms Tumelo Khunou

HOD — Community Development

Head of Department driving community development interventions, social welfare, and field implementation.

Mr Paballo Maledu

Programmes & Community Development Team Member

Team member supporting programme implementation and community development projects.

Ms Thato Kgwete

Institutional Governance Member

Member of the Institutional Governance committee supporting compliance and quality assurance.

Ms Kgomotso Chapu

Institutional Governance Member

Institutional Governance member supporting operational framework implementation.

Ms Katlego Motlhamme

Institutional Governance Member

Institutional Governance member facilitating developmental quality assurance.

Mr Phemelo Ntsimane

HOD — Operations & Administration

Head of Department overseeing operational systems, administration, and infrastructure coordination.

Mr Sydney Issacs

Operations & Governance Team Member

Team member supporting IT systems, operations, and institutional governance.

Mr Gomolemo Maselo

Operations & Governance Team Member

Team member in operations, digital systems, and institutional support.

Ms Mothusi Seabelo

Community Development Team Member

Community development team member supporting local field programmes and interventions.

Ms Galaletsang Mahuma

Executive Head — Finance & Compliance

Executive Head leading financial strategy, compliance, regulatory reporting, and statutory governance.

Mr Brian Rapoo

Operations & Systems Team Member

Team member supporting creative strategy, digital communication, and operational logistics.

Community needs. Dedicated focus.

Ten development committees support participation and practical action across the community’s priorities.

Committee 01

Health and Social Development Services

Social Welfare

Committee 02

Science, Innovation and Research Management

Innovation & Academic

Committee 03

Public Service Management

Governance & Administration

Committee 04

Legal, Governance and Compliance Management

Ethics & Compliance

Committee 05

Faith-Based

Community & Spiritual

Committee 06

Community Forums

Civic Engagement

Committee 07

PR, Media and Tourism

Communications & Economic

Committee 08

International Relations

Diplomatic Alliances

Committee 09

Advisory

Strategic Oversight

Committee 10

Women, Youth and Disability

Inclusion & Empowerment

Service is the foundation.

The values that guide leadership, relationships and decisions in the Office.

Purpose-driven governance

Create opportunities for people to contribute to a shared community purpose.

Engagement & inclusion

Use Kgotla participation and transparent decision-making to make community voices count.

Empowerment & capacity

Build knowledge, practical skills and leadership capability for the next generation.

Community commitment

Treat leadership as service, responding to health, welfare and local development needs.