The Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors following its Annual General Meeting held on Monday, 6 October 2025, in Sandton.
Gale Shabangu from Mediclinic Southern Africa has been elected Chairperson, succeeding Melanie Da Costa from Netcare. Mark Bishop from Lenmed will serve as Deputy Chairperson.
Shabangu is widely recognised for her leadership in advancing inclusive, values-driven corporate cultures across South Africa’s private sector.
The newly elected Board represents a broad cross-section of the private hospital industry, from day hospitals, large hospital groups and smaller hospital operators, bringing together strategic insight, operational experience to strengthen HASA’s role in advancing the country’s healthcare priorities.
HASA Chief Executive Officer, Dr Dumisani Bomela, welcomed the new Board and extended appreciation to the outgoing Chairperson and Board members, and said: “I am pleased to share that HASA has elected a new Board of Directors for 2025/2026 to help steer the Association through the next phase of its journey. We also wish to extend our sincere gratitude to Melanie Da Costa, our outgoing Chairperson, for her dedicated leadership over many years, and for her invaluable insights and contributions, in particular on health policy matters, during her tenure.”
This new Board marks a moment of renewal for HASA, with several young professionals taking their place at the Board table, ensuring the Association plays an even more constructive role in advancing South Africa’s healthcare reform agenda. The collective expertise and insight of our members will ensure that the private hospital sector continues to be a strong partner in building an inclusive, resilient and high-performing health system.”
The HASA Board for 2025/2026 is as follows:
- Amrita Raniga
- Andre Joseph
- Bert Von Wielligh
- Biancha Mentoor
- Charles Vikisi
- Gale Shabangu (Chairperson)
- Hendrica Ngoepe
- Mark Bishop (Deputy Chairperson)
- Milton Streak
- Pranthna Sookoo
- Vishnu Rampartab
Alternate Directors:
- Ashley Chengadoo
- Mary-Ann Nabbie
- Melanie Stander
