CyberM8 Initiative NPC
Home
Who We Are
About Us
History & Timeline
Leadership
Executive Directors
Advisory Council
Our Partners
Contact Us
What We Do
Activities
Our Services
Our Programmes
4iR Skills Career Expos
Africa Cybersecurity Indaba
Cyber Talent Acceleration Programme (CTAP)
CyberSide Chats
HackSecure Innovation Challenge
NextGen Skills Bootcamps
Qaphela Online
Tshireletso
Impact
Media & Resources
News & Insights
Events
Resources
Get Involved
Donate
CyberM8 Initiative Logo
Home
Who We Are
About Us
History & Timeline
Leadership
Executive Directors
Advisory Council
Our Partners
Contact Us
What We Do
Activities
Our Services
Our Programmes
4iR Skills Career Expos
Africa Cybersecurity Indaba
Cyber Talent Acceleration Programme (CTAP)
CyberSide Chats
HackSecure Innovation Challenge
NextGen Skills Bootcamps
Qaphela Online
Tshireletso
Impact
Media & Resources
News & Insights
Events
Resources
Get Involved
Home
Who We Are
About UsHistory & Timeline
Leadership
Executive DirectorsAdvisory Council
Our PartnersContact Us
What We Do
ActivitiesOur Services
Our Programmes
4iR Skills Career ExposAfrica Cybersecurity IndabaCyber Talent Acceleration Programme (CTAP)CyberSide ChatsHackSecure Innovation ChallengeNextGen Skills BootcampsQaphela OnlineTshireletso
Impact
Media & Resources
News & InsightsEventsResources
Get Involved

CyberM8

Cybersecurity advocacy, awareness and skills development for a safer, more resilient digital society.

Quick Links

  • Programmes

Contact Us

  • 1122 Burnett Street Hatfield Pretoria 0028
  • info@cyberm8.org.za
  • 0106343619

Follow Us

© 2026 CyberM8 Initiative NPC. All Rights Reserved. Powered by LuminaLeap

Advisory Council

Nokuthula Dhludhlu

Finance Advisor

Nokuthula Dhludhlu

Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA, CMA), and finance executive with over 21 years of experience in financial reporting, governance, and project finance.

View Full Profile

in
Dr Makaziwe Makamba

Community and Youth Engagement Advisor

Dr Makaziwe Makamba

Dr Makaziwe Makamba is a dynamic Digital Transformation Consultant with over 17 years of experience leading innovative technical solutions for organizations. She has blended plethora of experience from private sector, academia and public sector.

View Full Profile

in
Dirontsho Mohale

Legal and Compliance Advisor

Adv Dirontsho Mohale

Adv Dirontsho Mohale is the Chief Privacy GREC, Legal and Executive Officer at Baakedi Professional Practice, a global female wholly owned and managed consulting firm headquartered in South Africa.

View Full Profile

in
Lumko Mtimde

Chairperson

Lumko Mtimde

Lumko Mtimde (awards winning), the CEO of Alfred Nzo Development Agency (ANDA) is a former Special Advisor to the Minister in the Presidency, The Presidency, Republic of South Africa, former Special Advisor to the Minister of Employment and Labour. He was a long serving Councillor of the IBA and ICASA, long serving CEO of the MDDA, and served on a number of Boards, including SABC, SENTECH, NSFAS, Brand SA, MICTSETA, ANDA, Ingwe TVET College Council, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Council Committees, Ekurhuleni Housing Company, ECPACC, HSRC, etc.

View Full Profile

in
Siphokazi Novukuza

Government and International Relations Advisor

Siphokazi Novukuza

Ms Siphokazi Xolisile Novukuza is the Director of Cybersecurity Operations at the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ Cybersecurity Hub, South Africa’s national Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) tasked with coordinating responses to cyber threats and promoting secure online environments.

View Full Profile

Adv Nandipha Ntsaluba

Risk Management Advisor

Adv Nandipha Ntsaluba

Adv Nandipha Ntsaluba is an accomplished Educationist and legal expert in Vocational and Higher Education and training, Regulation of Private Education Provision in South Africa, IP, defence, cybersecurity, and data privacy policy.

View Full Profile

in
Thabang Phala

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Thabang Phala

Thabang Phala is the Chief Empowerment Officer (CEO) of CyberM8 and a dedicated leader in the ICT sector with a passion for youth development and cybersecurity.

View Full Profile

infX
Xolile Sibande

Risk Management Advisor

Dr Xolile Sibande

Dr. Xolile Sibande is a cybersecurity executive, advisor, researcher, mentor, and philanthropist with experience across the public and private sectors. She has led information security, cyber risk, governance, and digital resilience initiatives across multiple industries, helping organisations strengthen resilience, enable digital transformation, and align security with business strategy.

View Full Profile

in
Prof Sizwe Snail ka Mthuze

Cybersecurity Policy Advisor

Prof Sizwe Snail ka Mthuze

Professor Sizwe Snail ka Mtuze is a renowned expert in Cyberlaw and AI law, holding a prestigious position as Professor of Law at a top South African university.

View Full Profile

in