Faith in service.
Leadership with purpose.

Leadership and advocacy

Prof. Dyasi previously served as General Secretary of the Men’s Sector at the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), chaired by the Deputy President of South Africa. He participates in men’s forums and policy discussions on HIV and AIDS, men’s health, gender equality, hate crimes and sexual violence.

His leadership roles include membership of the Global Community Advisory Board’s Subcommittee on Development in Washington, DC, and service as Director of Social Services at Azali Health Care. In 2007, he received recognition from the USDA School of Graduates and the US Department of State in Washington, DC.

Education and professional development

He earned a Bachelor of Theology in 2009. His theological education and further training included courses at the University of South Africa in partnership with Masimanyane Women’s Support Centre; Christ Chapel International; Umtapo Centre / UNISA; Grace Theological Empowerment Centre; Christ The Lamb Theological Seminary, affiliated with Louisiana Christian Bible College; and The Omega International Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In 2010, he received an Ordination Certificate from the Gospel Church of Power Ministries. He also studied Public Relations, Communications and Marketing at Johns Hopkins University SA and the Institute of Business Management of Southern Africa.

His qualifications include multiple doctorates in Theology and Divinity (DD), and a PhD in Theology awarded in 2019. He was subsequently appointed Professor of Theology by two theological universities.

Career milestones

• 1998: Peace Africa Youth Centre, Umtapo Centre.
• 2005: Consultant, Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council.
• 2008: Masimanyane Women’s Support Centre.
• 2010: Eastern Cape Rural Livelihood / SURUDEC project.
• 2011: Sonke Gender Justice Network, Brothers for Life and SANAC Men’s Sector.
• 2017–2022: Director of Social Services, Azali Health Care.
• 2023–2029: SANERELA+ Executive Director and Country Coordinator appointment term.
• 2023: National Convenor of Men and Boys Sectoral Parliaments.

International work and media

His work includes collaborations across the United States, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and several African countries. He has contributed to media discussions on gender-based violence, men’s health, lobola and HIV prevention.

His appearances include SABC Education’s Soul Buddies, SCAN TV in Seattle, SABC Morning Live, e.tv’s Sunrise, DStv’s Sifun’ukwazi Talk Show, SABC 1’s Now or Never, and Soweto TV’s Ebuhlanti.

Humanitarian service and campaign roles

Prof. Dyasi’s humanitarian service includes board memberships at the National Family Foundation, Christ The Lamb Theological Seminary, and the Federation of Christian Universities and Colleges. He has also held leadership roles in the SA Pentecost Bishops Council, Dignity In the Darkness Foundation, Medical and Community Chaplaincy, and the South African National Council of Chaplaincy.

His patron, ambassador and campaign roles include the Secretariat of the #Takuwani Riime Campaign, patronage and advocacy for #NoExcuses and #MenChampioningChange, a regional patron role with UNESCO, and support for Better Men 4 Tomorrow.

Background and education

Born at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, she is the third-born child in her family. She began her education at Itekeng Lower Primary School, continued at Fred Clark Higher Primary School and matriculated at Morris Isaacson.

She pursued legal studies at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and obtained certificates in Business Administration, Taxation and other fields. She is also a qualified chaplain.

Professional service and leadership

Before retiring, Mam’Mdluli worked at the Johannesburg High Court in departments dealing with default judgments and criminal and civil appeals. Her final position was as a registrar’s assistant.

During her time at the High Court, she served as chairperson of COSATU and NEHAWU. She now serves as SANERELA+’s National Chairperson and has been nominated as a peace ambassador.

Faith and church leadership

Her faith journey began in the Zionist church Jasper, followed by Ezikhoveni Ezimqini. Through marriage, she joined The Zion Church of Christ, where she and her late husband, Deputy Archbishop Mfanimpela Mdluli, served as second-in-command.

She later moved to Believers in Christ, led by Archbishop Professor MM Tshabalala, where she continues to serve. She previously served as Female President of Vukukhanye Zion and currently serves as convener of the Ikhaya leziyoni Women’s Forum and head of the Believers in Christ Political Desk.

Community work

Mam’Mdluli participates in community projects and movements, including the GBV Desk, initiatives addressing drug and alcohol abuse, and programmes promoting community development and safety. She is passionate about empowering young people through education and skills development.