SELLO MASHULA
SPPSA President
SELLO MASHULA is a dedicated community leader, social advocate and political strategist rooted in Mamelodi. His career in public service began within the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL), where he served as Deputy Chairperson and subsequently Chairperson of his branch. He led his ANC branch from 2016 until early 2025 and stepped down to become the co-founder of the Security Personnel Party of South Africa (SPPSA), a focused vehicle for sector-specific advocacy and national transformation.
Throughout his career, Sello has been a vocal champion for township economic development. His targeted advocacy was instrumental in supporting the Gauteng Government’s adoption of the Township Economy Revitalisation (Kasi Revitalisation) programme, designed to stimulate and sustain black-owned business growth. Parallel to his economic initiatives, his commitment to youth empowerment is reflected in his extensive community skills development initiatives.
In 2013, Sello established the Umkhumbi Place of Safety and Children’s Home, an organization dedicated to caring for orphans, children with disabilities and survivors of domestic abuse and violence. His personal philanthropic initiatives include annual birthday donation drives providing school shoes and sanitary products to underprivileged learners. In 2025, this initiative scaled significantly, supporting 5,000 learners across five Mamelodi schools with essential winter clothing, including gloves, beanies and scarves.
An active proponent of grassroots security, Sello participates in local community safety patrol networks, directly funding and providing critical equipment for daily operations across three wards in Mamelodi. He remains a prominent voice for local enterprise accountability, consistently engaging the City of Tshwane’s leadership to protect township livelihoods and advocate for equitable policy alternatives during urban development transitions.
As President of the SPPSA, Sello’s vision is to forge strategic partnerships with security enterprises nationwide. He is dedicated to driving a safer South Africa by ensuring private security officers are formally recognised, equipped and integrated as a crucial pillar of the country’s broader safety ecosystem.
MOLOANTOA KGOPA
SPPSA Deputy Secretary General
MOLOANTOA KGOPA is a social activist and economic development strategist dedicated to the advancement of Mamelodi and its surrounding communities. His leadership journey began as a Branch Executive Committee member of the African National Congress (ANC). Following his graduation, he went on to pioneer and lead several local civic movements and economic forums, ultimately leveraging this grassroots expertise to become of the co-founders of the SPPSA.
A steadfast advocate for localised economic transformation, Moloantoa has spent his career championing township revitalisation, with a specific focus on women and youth employment. In 2024, he founded the Tshwane Shumishanang Community Development Forum, where he serves as Deputy Chairperson. Under his leadership, the forum has successfully upskilled and integrated numerous local, black-owned contractors into the regional construction industry, driving tangible workforce participation for previously marginalized groups.
Further expanding his portfolio of economic oversight, Moloantoa serves as the Chairperson of the Mamelodi, Nellmapius and Eersterust (MNE) Stakeholders Forum, established in 2022. In this capacity, he drives corporate accountability among large enterprises operating within the three townships, advocating for localized hiring practices and the inclusion of community businesses in mainstream supply chains. Additionally, as a South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) Branch Chairperson, he remains a vital voice against social and civic injustices at a municipal level.
Moloantoa’s commitment to community welfare is also reflected in his social responsibility initiatives, including hosting an annual Christmas celebration for underprivileged children across the MNE region.
As Deputy Secretary General of the SPPSA, his focus is on strengthening, empowering and safeguarding the socio-economic interests of security personnel. He views the private security sector as an essential pillar of national economic stability, asserting that a robust, well-protected security workforce is fundamental to unlocking and sustaining a prosperous economy in South Africa.
JACK NICELL
MOKHARE
SPPSA Deputy President
JACK NICELL MOKHARE serves as the Deputy President of the Security Personnel Party of South Africa (SPPSA), bringing decades of leadership experience in local government, community development, governance, and political organisation. His public service career includes serving as a Ward Councillor for the City of Tshwane from 2016 to 2021, where he worked closely with communities to advance local development and strengthen service delivery. He continues to serve as a Ward Committee Member and is actively involved in the Community Policing Forum (CPF) for Ward 28.
Throughout his leadership journey, Jack has held numerous positions within community and political structures. He served as Deputy Chairperson of the Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC) in Mamelodi, where he championed initiatives to improve educational outcomes. He also worked as a Facilitator at the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance between 2014 and 2016, contributing to the development of leadership and governance capacity. His leadership experience began in youth structures, including active participation in COSAS in Mamelodi and the ANC Youth League, before serving as Branch Secretary of ANC Ward 23 from 2014 to 2021. These roles provided him with extensive experience in grassroots mobilisation, organisational leadership, stakeholder engagement and community advocacy.
Committed to continuous professional development, Jack has completed several leadership and governance programmes, including the Integrated Councillor Induction Programme (NQF Level 5) through SALGA, SETA and ARMS; a Short Course in SMME Management through the University of South Africa (UNISA); and the Executive Leadership Development Programme for Municipal Political Functionaries through the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT).
As Deputy President of SPPSA, Jack is committed to strengthening the party’s organisational capacity, promoting accountable leadership, advancing community safety and championing policies that drive economic development, employment creation and improved quality of life for all South Africans.
PHILICIA BRENDA MOEPYA
SPPSA Secretary General
PHILICIA BRENDA MOEPYA has an extensive track record in youth development and gender-based violence (GBV) advocacy. Born in Dennilton, Mpumalanga and raised in Mamelodi, she completed her foundational education at Emasangweni Primary School and Nellmapius High School. Her long-standing commitment to community governance is further reflected in her current role as Treasurer for her local community leadership structure.
A dedicated advocate for vulnerable groups, Philicia has spent years developing grassroots support systems for GBV survivors and leading local youth development initiatives. Her impact is particularly evident through her work with Vhatho Phanda, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to youth empowerment and providing comprehensive assistance to women navigating abuse and childcare challenges. Through this platform, she focuses on fostering youth resilience and establishing sustainable support networks for vulnerable families.
In her capacity as Secretary General of the SPPSA, Philicia is responsible for optimising member engagement and ensuring that the party’s administrative infrastructure remains directly aligned with its core mission of public service and national security advocacy.
AVIWE PERTUNIA PONDO
SPPSA Treasurer General
AVIWE PERTUNIA PONDO began her schooling journey at Fontein Primary School and completed my matric at St Thomas S.S with a Diploma Merit “D”, specializing in Physical Science, Accountancy, and Life Science. I hold a Higher Certificate in Education and Computer Literacy, and while I continue to pursue further academic growth, I have already built a strong set of practical skills through my passion for learning.
I am a qualified teacher by profession, but I am diverse enough to serve in any sector. Experience has been my greatest teacher, placing me in positions that shaped my character, integrity, and adaptability. My biggest strengths are diversity and flexibility.
Through the Security Personnel Party of South Africa (SPPSA), I look forward to channeling these strengths to serve our communities with integrity, purpose, and a commitment to ensuring no youth is left behind and no child goes to bed hungry.