CMA appoints new board members
They will join Isaac Ngwenya and Nontuthuko Mashimane who will continue with their terms.
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) elected seven new board members during its AGM, recently. This marked a significant milestone in the history of the world-renowned ultramarathon.
The AGM was conducted in a hybrid format for the first time and reflected the CMA’s commitment to inclusivity and modern governance.
These new members join Isaac Ngwenya and Nontuthuko Mashimane, who continue to serve their terms. The election process was overseen by the IEC to ensure transparency and fairness.
The presidents of both Athletics South Africa (ASA), James Moloi and KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA), Steve Mkasi, retained their seats on the board.
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In accordance with its constitution, two further board members may be co-opted at the discretion of the board.
The new chairperson and vice chairperson will be decided at the first board meeting.
Mqondisi Ngcobo will serve as the new CMA chairpserson with Mark Leathers his deputy. Outgoing CMA Interim Chairperson, Jeff Minnaar, expressed his gratitude to the outgoing board members for their dedication and contributions.
Minnaar also highlighted the importance of the new appointments in steering the CMA towards achieving its strategic goals and maintaining the high standards of the Comrades Marathon.
The AGM also celebrated the successful uptake of 23,000 entries for the 2025 down-run, scheduled to take place from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on June 8.
The CMA board members are:
- Mark Leathers
- Willie Mtolo
- Mqondisi Ngcobo
- Brenda Marolen
- Carel Nolte
- Rory Steyn
- Alan David Gray
- Isaac Ngwenya
- Nontuthuko Mashimane
- James Moloi (Athletics South Africa)
- Steve Mkasi (KwaZulu-Natal Athletics)
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