Committee

Paul Alvarez

Chairman

Paul has lived with his family in Glenhills for more than 30 years. He has been involved in the Ratepayers Association for most of that time and has served under 4 different Chair-persons, initially meeting in different homes, churches and for more than 2 years now at Rivers Church who have been a most welcoming host.

Paul's goal is to continually improve municipal service delivery by engaging Ethekwini officials to enforce City by-laws in general and Court Orders applicable to the Malacca informal settlement. New and younger members is another focus to ensure the Ratepayers Association remains relevant to all residents by actioning service delivery issues and not just discussing them. 

Sam Reddy

Vice-Chair

Sam’s passion is building stronger, healthier, and more connected communities. Whether it’s empowering local businesses, improving healthcare access, or creating opportunities for youth and women, my focus has always been on making a real difference where it matters most. By Profession I am a Behaviour Change Specialist and Program Designer,  I design and implement programs that promote health engagement, social behaviour change, and Sociofiscal upliftment, particularly in underserved areas.

But my work extends beyond healthcare. I believe in active community engagement, which is why I’m involved in projects that uplift urban areas, create job opportunities, and support local businesses. I work closely with local government, businesses, and non-profits to drive initiatives that tackle education, job creation, and social development. My goal is to turn challenges into opportunities by collaborating with the right people, designing impactful programs, and ensuring that we make shift happen!  

Sanjay Hansraj

Treasurer

Sanjay is a CA(SA) and hence well suited for the finance role.  He and his family have resided in Glenhills for 28 years. After attending our ratepayers meetings for some 10 years, he accepted the Treasurer position in 2020.

Mainly, he validates members to subscriptions received, monitors the cash resources and ensures that all expenditure is above board and in line with the objectives of the Association and its Constitution.

He keeps a firm grip on the purse strings and prepares the financial statements. 

He also does digital marketing and has created this Association website.

Leanne Wallace

Secretary to 10 April 2025

Leanne has lived in the Glen-Anil area for most of 45 years; playing with neighborhood friends as a child on the streets at night during the holidays, riding bikes to the Rinaldo shops and playing in the parks. She has attempted to raise her children much in the same manner (as far as was safe to do so).

Leanne still carries the same hope for the generations to come and believes with community involvement, people can share these same experiences with their children and grandchildren.

Her portfolio covers secretarial duties, administration activities and creative communications designs.

Terry Holmes

Committee Member

Terry has lived in the area for 46 years and seen many changes to the area. He is an activist who cares for the community since being part of the successful qualified 1st Ward Committee team in 2013 when it was then Ward 35. He has served 2 terms on the GH GA Ratepayers Committee as Secretary and now Committee member.

His portfolios are Street Lights and Potholes. He communicates bi-weekly with Ethekwini Electricity Management and Maintainance teams to follow up and update faulty street light repairs.

Nishi Singh

Committee Member

Nishi and her family moved into Glenhills in I996. 

She is a very active member in the community and is very passionate about the community. She has been actively involved with the teams that were responsible for the cleaning of the Wetlands in lower Harrison Drive. She has helped in many portfolios whilst serving as a committee member and now has the portfolio for roads and engineering..

She is known as the eyes of the community because of the position of her house in the area.

Tracy Mey

Secretary from 10 April 2025

Tracy's extensive history of community involvement showcases a strong dedication to social betterment. Before relocating to Glen-Anil in 2013, her work in Ladysmith focused on vital rural community support. This included practical assistance like skills training and food collection, as well as broader initiatives such as awareness campaigns.

Upon moving to Durban, her focus shifted to addressing critical social issues, particularly human trafficking and abuse against women and children. This demonstrates her adaptability and willingness to tackle diverse community challenges.

Currently, Tracy is channeling her 30+ years of experience into her local community of Glen-Anil and Glenhills. This transition signifies a commitment to localised impact, building upon her established record of effective community service.

Gerard Deeves

Committee Member

Gerard is a longstanding member of our community. He is an experienced businessman with many contacts in the area. Gerard's portfolio area is potholes and assists the committee members on various items. We value his experience, wisdom and advice.