CHANGEABILITY - Key Persons


Anjeline Frans

Job Titles:
  • Chief
  • Social Worker
Anjeline is new to ChangeAbility, but not to the world of disability. With three years' experience in the field of disability and almost 10 years as a social worker, Anjeline is both passionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of our beneficiaries. She loves spending time outdoors with her family!

Cindy Wiggett-Barnard - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
Cindy has a Doctorate in Psychology. She worked in academia but came to her senses. She wanted to help people - and to build ways to do it. She wants to establish an enduring organisation to create sustainable change. She's particularly fond of fruit gums.

Hetsie Veitch

Hetsie rejoins the world of work after a stint as full-time PhD student in the States. She is a deep thinker and advocate for social justice. She's been entrenched in the world of disability in many roles during her career and she's not afraid to rock the boat when needed!

Jacolene Quinn

Jacolene has a strong financial background and currently works as treasurer at a prominent holding company. She loves optimising and has a keen eye for spotting new opportunities.

Jeremy Hazell

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
Jeremy is an experienced access consultant and marketer. As a person living with a disability, he guides us in advocating for change and raising awareness. He has excellent taste in wine (swirls it around and everything)

Joshua Bothma - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Founder
Joshua is the founder and director of an online educational institute. He is an entrepreneur at heart, with a passion for helping people who are not properly recognised by society.

Luigia Nicholas

Luigia is busy with her postgrad studies and has a keen interest in leadership development. She is a

Luvo Mboxela

We have recruited Luvo from the coastal town of Mosselbay. He has great experience in helping beneficiaries with their social grants. He is energetic, lovable and the tallest member of our team!

Marcia Lyner-Cleophas

Marcia heads the disability unit at her university and has a PhD in educational psychology. She loves

Masithemba Rotya

Masi is our latest recruit and jumped right into serving his community. He helped establish regular group activities in Kayamandi and is a great translator.

Nawal Adams

Nawal has a degree in Industrial Psychology. Her background in administration and human relations helps us to run everything smoothly. She is currently learning to be a social media wiz!

Oom Wendell

Job Titles:
  • Group Leader in Macassar
Oom Wendell has been a volunteer group leader in Macassar for many years. He is loveable, friendly and very loyal. He's also an avid advocate for the rights of his peers with disabilities in their community.

Ricardo Lodewyk

Ricardo is our comeback kid! He's been with us for years, but in different roles. He is a great

Shane van Kerwel

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
Shane joined the team recently and is also currently completing his bachelor's degree. He's our go-to in the office and beyond! In his spare time, he confidently takes his ridiculously fluffy dog for walkies!

Zikhona Mzoboshe

Zikhona is new to the disability field, but has previous experience in child protection. She focuses on our group activities and is a great supporting player in the community. Her giggle is delightful.