National Council

2026 National Council: Front from left to right: Zenda Els (Marketing Co-ordinator); Renthia van der Merwe (WC Chapter Chairperson); Elise van der Merwe (2025 Garden Route Chapter Vice-Chairperson); Pieter Fourie (National President); Joekie du Toit (Central Chapter Vice-Chairperson); Suzette Grobler (National Secretary); Back from left to right: Adriaan Rossouw (Central Chapter Chairperson); Wynand Smith (WC Chapter Vice-Chairperson); Gys van der Merwe (Garden Route Chapter Vice-Chairperson); Jaap Grobler (National Treasurer); and Hendrik Sadie (National Vice-President)

Wing Riders SA is governed by a National Council

The National Council is the national executive body of the Association and is composed of the following members:

National President;
National Vice-President;
National Secretary;
National Treasurer;
National Marketing Co-ordinator; and
Chapter Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons or, in their absence, their representatives.

The National Council is mandated to implement the Association’s objectives, manage and coordinate its affairs, and ensure proper functioning in line with the Constitution and AGM decisions. It is responsible for managing all business matters, coordinating Chapters to uphold the Association’s brand, assisting Chapters where possible, and administering member benefits, such as providing valuations for insurance purposes. The National Council manages disciplinary matters according to the Member Manual and holds authority over final rulings. It ensures that an AGM is held annually. It maintains a bank account with at least two signatories and covers key fixed expenses such as insurance, website costs, Flickr account costs, Wing Fling trophies, badges and shirts, and other administrative costs. Funding comes from advertising, new member joining fees, and a percentage of annual fees from members.

Members of National Council

	National President	Pieter Fourie	082 929 5670

	National Vice-President	Hendrik Sadie	082 492 0966

	National Treasurer	Jaap Grobler	076 433 4274

	National Secretary	Suzette Grobler	082 925 3514

	National Marketing Co-ordinator	Zenda Els	072 679 1130
Chapter representatives:
	Chairperson: Central Chapter	Adriaan Rossouw	083 651 5473

	Vice-Chairperson: Central Chapter	Joekie du Toit	082 809 8428

	Chairperson: Western Cape Chapter	Renthia van der Merwe	082 496 2463

	Vice-Chairperson: Western Cape Chapter	Wynand Smith	082 415 6811

	Chairperson: Garden Route Chapter	Nico Basson	072 270 5059

	Vice-Chairperson: Garden Route Chapter	Gys van der Merwe	082 457 3862