Limpopo Mining Indaba Management Team
Mr Fortune Tebogo Maswanganyi
Chief Executive Officer
Fortune Tebogo Maswanganyi is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in strategic
communication, event management, and cross-sector business leadership.
As the CEO of Mahlasedi Media and Communication, he has successfully conceptualised and managed high-profile events such as the Limpopo Music Awards and the Kofifi Dance Movement, demonstrating proven expertise in end-to-end event strategy, stakeholder engagement, and brand development.
His strong academic background including a Master of Arts in Communication, an MBA, and ongoing PhD studies in Communication Science underpins his ability to drive strategic initiatives, lead multidisciplinary teams, and deliver impactful projects across the public, private, and creative sectors.
Dr. Elvis Modikela Nkoana
Director of Corporate Services
Dr. Elvis Modikela Nkoana is a distinguished academic with a PhD in Environmental Sciences from the
University of Antwerp, Belgium.
Currently a teacher and researcher at the University of Limpopo, he holds a robust academic background including an MA from Durham University, UK. His scholarly publications focus on climate change, renewable energy, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability, earning him consultancy roles with prominent South African institutions and international bodies.
With a strong history of student leadership having served as SRC President and Secretary at the University of Limpopo he brings proven governance and financial management skills, alongside a deep commitment to equitable development.
Dr. Nkoana co-founded both the Limpopo Mining Indaba and the Renewable Energy and Technology Indaba, aligning his expertise with strategic initiatives for sustainable regional growth.
Dr. Maropene Tebello Dinah Rapholo
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Dr. Maropene Rapholo is the Head of the Department of Geology and Mining at the University of Limpopo,
bringing over 15 years of dedicated academic leadership and industry engagement to the mining sector.
With a PhD in Environmental Management from the University of Johannesburg, complemented by an MSc in Environmental Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, she possesses a strong foundation in both technical and educational aspects of the field.
Her extensive networks across South Africa’s mining industry, cultivated through active participation in forums such as the Africa Mining Indaba, enable her to bridge academia with practical industry needs.
A graduate of the prestigious LEAD Program at the University of Cape Town, Dr. Rapholo is equipped with advanced strategic leadership skills and a deep understanding of sustainable development, ESG principles, and stakeholder engagement.
Through her published research, industry collaborations, and community-rooted perspective, Dr. Rapholo is positioned to drive meaningful partnerships, advocate for responsible mining, and contribute to the strategic vision of the Limpopo Mining Indaba.
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