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DCASA National Executive Committee

The Debt Counsellor’s Association of South Africa have announced the names of the members who will be holding DCASA NEC offices in 2026.

Some new members will be filling different roles going forward. Noteable among them is the role of association President which was held for many years now by Mr Rheinard Pettenberger of Debt Therapy. This role will now be handled by Mr Casper le Grange of DCGsa.

Below you will find information (via the DCASA website) about the members of the new NEC.

President – Casper le Grange
Casper le Grange is a seasoned Debt Counsellor with over 15 years of experience and has been registered with the National Credit Regulator since 2010. As former Eastern Cape Representative, he has played an active role in industry development, including contributions to the Task Team Agreement 2.0. Casper is passionate about collaboration across the debt counselling industry, strengthening professional standards, and promoting consumer financial wellness. He also serves as Chairman of the Salem Baby Care Centre, reflecting his commitment to community upliftment.

Vice President – Drisha Pillay
Drisha Pillay is a registered Debt Counsellor with over 15 years of experience in the financial services and debt counselling industry. She has held senior leadership roles within leading debt counselling firms and currently serves as an industry liaison and NEC member. Drisha is dedicated to advancing professional standards and contributes to national industry development initiatives and training within the sector.

Treasurer – Mauritz van den Heever
Mauritz is a Partner at Leocorp Debt Counsellors in Pretoria and has been a registered Debt Counsellor since 2007. He has served as an active DCASA NEC member since 2012 and brings valuable experience from his previous career in the banking sector.

Vice Treasurer – Advocate Ancil van Heerden
Advocate Ancil van Heerden is an admitted legal practitioner of the High Court of South Africa with extensive expertise in consumer credit law, debt review, and regulatory compliance under the National Credit Act. She is recognised for her contributions to governance, compliance training, and policy development within the credit industry, and is committed to strengthening ethical and professional industry standards.

To find out more about DCASA or to become a member, visit: www.dcasa.co.za