Executive team

Sandile Zungu, Executive Chairman of Shuters, is a prominent South African business leader with a strong commitment to education, transformation and economic development.

Born in Umlazi, Durban, he attended Hilton College before completing a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA at the University of Cape Town, as well as a Program for Global Leadership at Harvard Business School. He is a firm believer in lifelong learning and the role of education in driving success.

An entrepreneur at heart, Zungu founded Zungu Investments in 2002, building a diversified investment group with interests across multiple sectors, including education.

He is a passionate advocate for inclusive economic growth and transformation, and is widely recognised as an influential voice in South African business. Beyond his corporate role, he is the owner of AmaZulu Football Club.

Zungu’s leadership is guided by a simple principle: hard work pays its dues and integrity sustains gains.

Nomkhita Mona, CEO Shuters, is a seasoned executive and transformational leader with extensive experience across the private and public sectors.

She has led organisations in industries including logistics, forestry, public enterprises and economic development, holding multiple CEO and Group CEO roles in national state-owned companies. She has also served on various boards and was a member of the Eastern Cape Planning Commission.

At Shuters, Nomkhita is driving a new phase of growth focused on digital innovation, operational excellence and sustainable education solutions that support schools, teachers and learners.

She is widely recognised for her strategic vision, ethical leadership and ability to lead complex organisations, delivering turnaround strategies and building strong stakeholder relationships.

Nomkhita holds an MBA from Rhodes University, as well as a Master’s degree in Labour Relations and Human Resources, an Honours degree in Industrial Relations, and a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Nelson Mandela University.

John Eglington, Chief Operations and Finance Officer of Shuters, is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in financial and operational management.

He completed his articles with PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2000 and gained international experience at Ernst & Young in London. After returning to South Africa, he transitioned into commerce and joined Shuters in 2007.

John oversees the organisation’s financial, administrative and company secretarial functions, while also playing a key role in shaping operational strategy. His expertise in internal controls and business operations supports the delivery of efficient, sustainable education solutions across the organisation.

He has been instrumental in maintaining Shuters’ Level 1 BBBEE rating and previously served as Treasurer on the Executive Committee of the Publishers Association of South Africa for nine years.

John holds a CA(SA) qualification from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Warren Kliphuis, Publishing, Sales and Marketing Director at Shuters, leads the development and promotion of the company’s textbooks, schoolbooks, and learning resources.

With over 20 years’ experience in the educational publishing sector, Warren brings deep expertise in both product development and market strategy. He spent more than a decade with global education companies before joining Shuters in 2016.

He has a strong understanding of the South African education landscape and has successfully led large-scale marketing and sales initiatives, reaching over 26,000 schools nationwide.

Warren also played an active role in industry development through his involvement with the Publishers Association of South Africa, where he served in various capacities from 2013 to 2025. He represented the association at the Department of Basic Education Learner and Teacher Support Materials (LTSM) forum.

He holds an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science.

Bathabile Phofu, Non-Executive Director of Shuters, is a Chartered Accountant and accomplished financial leader with extensive experience in investment management, banking and corporate finance.

She currently serves as Group Chief Financial Officer at Zungu Investments, where she leads financial strategy, capital management and governance across a diversified investment portfolio.

Bathabile brings strong expertise in financial structuring, capital allocation and performance optimisation, with a proven ability to support sustainable growth across multiple sectors. Her experience spans both banking and manufacturing, providing a well-rounded perspective on strategic and operational business drivers.

She is recognised for her disciplined, ethical approach to leadership and her commitment to long-term value creation. Beyond her corporate role, she is a passionate advocate for transformation, diversity and inclusive leadership within South Africa’s business landscape.

Bathabile holds a CA(SA) qualification and has completed a General Management Programme at Harvard Business School.