WASM 2026 co-chairs

Conference Co-Chairs, Prof Brendon Knott (CPUT) and Prof Liandi van den Berg (NWU), are leading the 2026 World Association of Sport Management Cape Town conference. They bring extensive expertise in the field of Sports Management and provide strategic direction for the event, working closely with a dedicated team of knowledgeable experts as part of the Local Organising Committee.

Local Organising Committee:

Dr. Anita Lennox
North-West University 

Ms. Anza Ramatsia
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Mr. Ashley Jacobs
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Prof. Brendon Knott
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Mr. Christiaan Young 
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Mrs. Estelle Landsberg
North-West University

Dr. Fanie Roos 
North-West University

Ms. Jackie Bonnema
North-West University

Dr. Janice Hemmonsbey-Lodewyk
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Ms. Juanita Stoop
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Prof. Liandi van den Berg
North-West University

Mr. Lungile Sibeko
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Ms. Mihlali Maraule
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Ms. Tenille Venter
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Mr. Udhir Ramnath
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Dr. Nwakego Okoli
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Ms. Radhia Abrahams
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Ms. Rucia November
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Ms. Zimasa Ndaba
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

 

 

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