National Executive Committee
The affairs of ASA are managed by the National Executive Committee (NEC) that will hold a meeting at least three (3) times per annum.
The NEC shall be made up of:
- not less than six (6) ASA members elected at an AGM and
- the National Director of ASA (ex officio voting member)
The members elected at the Annual General Meetings shall hold office for two (2) years and shall be eligible for re-election.

Dr Tumelo Leeuw - paediatrician
Chairperson
Tumi is a paediatrician, with a special interest i

EmileGouws - Autistic Adult, Self-Advocate, Educator, PhD Student
Deputy Chairperson
I am currently busy with my Masters degree whereby

Annece Olivier - Parent
Treasurer
Annece is a disability tax specialist, accountant

Charlotte Chipangura – Journalist, parent of an autistic child
Secretary
Charlotte is a journalist by profession, and a mom

Melt Olckers – Autism Self-Advocate
NEC Member
Melt is an autistic adult, autism advocate and a b

Dr Mbilaelo Tshamiswe
NEC Member
Mbilaelo is a fellow in the College of Paediatrici

Dr Liezl Schlebusch
NEC Member
Liezl is a lecturer at the Centre for Autism Resea

Dr Shereez Simmons
NEC Member
Shereez is a paediatrician, working in development
