Leadership & Governance

Accountability, Professionalism, and Democratic Representation
Our Structure

Democratically
Elected Executive

The National Community Radio Forum-KZN is built on the core principle of democratic representation. We are not just an administrative body; we are a collective voice representing 22 independent broadcasters.

Our governance model ensures that every decision made at the provincial level reflects the authentic needs of our local community stations. The Executive Committee is democratically elected by our member stations to serve and guide the sector.

Front
19+ Years of Experience

Established in 2007 with 19 years of proven impact

All KZN Districts Coverage

Covering all 11 KZN districts with local language broadcasting

Six democratically elected members guiding NCRF-KZN with accountability and community-first values

Democratically Elected Executive Board

Our Leadership
Simphiwe Makhamba
Mr Simphiwe Makhamba

Chairperson

Leads the Forum's strategic direction, stakeholder relations, and media advocacy across KwaZulu-Natal.

Siphiwe Dladla
Mr Ephraim Siphiwe Dladla

Deputy Chairperson

Supports governance and coordination of member station activities and provincial representation.

Nothando Sibiya
Ms Nothando Sibiya

Treasurer

Oversees financial management, compliance reporting, and ensures the Forum's fiscal accountability.

Marcia Evans
Ms Marcia Evans

Secretary

Supports member station development and represents diverse community interests within the Forum's executive structure.

22
Licensed
Member Stations
2M
Daily
KZN Listeners
11
KZN Districts
Covered
875
Jobs & Training
Opportunities
Strategic Partnerships

Institutional Relationships

We maintain strong, active working relationships with national regulators, government bodies, and signal distributors to ensure the continuous growth and compliance of the KZN community radio sector.