Board appointments: a well-run city needs well-run municipal entities
As the shareholder, I look forward to reviewing the progress of the municipal entities from time to time - Mayor Phalatse.
At the 21st AGM of the City of Johannesburg’s Municipal Entities, Mayor Mpho Phalatse as the shareholder and on behalf of the multi-party government (MPG) completed reconstituting the boards of its 13 entities.
This is in line with defined corporate governance principles, marking a significant milestone for their programme of building a well-run Johannesburg, making it the centre of a clean, honest government that puts residents first, spends money wisely and is a pleasure to deal with.
She said for far too long, Johannesburg’s municipal entities have been used not as intended but as vehicles for patronage and wide-scale corruption.
“Today, this nefarious behaviour comes to an end.
“Johannesburg’s municipal entities were primarily created as service delivery agencies of the City, with the guarantee of conducting their business free from political interference and at a reasonable cost to the administration and the residents.
“The MPG is confident that this will be the case going forward.
“We have full confidence in the board members who have been thoroughly interviewed and subsequently appointed based on their expertise and knowledge, not their political affiliation.
“At the appropriate time, we will announce the names of the women and men who will play an important role in accelerating service delivery in Johannesburg,” she said.
In the interest of placing service delivery and operational efficiency at the centre of their work, the boards are now smaller, with controls to limit the number of meetings to that which is truly necessary for their oversight function.
“As the shareholder, I look forward to reviewing the progress of the municipal entities from time to time. In the interest of our programme of service delivery, which includes building a well-run City, these agencies need to and must work,” added Phalatse.
The 13 Johannesburg municipal entities and their boards are as follows:
• City Power Johannesburg SOC Ltd: Denis Hunt, Margin Mashabela, Bangani Mpangalasane. Naledi Kgope, Douglas Gibson, Magatho Mello
Pamela Thandeka Mabece, Julian Du Plessis, Mbulelo Jojozi and executive directors Tshifularo Mashaba and David Matshekesheke.
• Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd: Clinton Aigbavboa, Siphamandla Mnyani, Rachel Kalidass, Lebogang John Ledwaba, Mavhungu David Ramurunzi, Philemon Mashoko, Thabo Sakasa, Petrus Matji, Lungile Linda Carol Zulu, and executive directors Ntshavheni Mukwevho and Johan Koekemoer.
• Pikitup Johannesburg SOC Ltd: Dr Natalie Skeepers, Noluthando Msibi-Pholoane, Prof. Jacques Snyman, Mashilo Nchabeleng, Ronnie Mulaudzi, Sydney Samuel Montwedi Seane, Robin Neil Theunnisen, Snowy Mercy Makhudu, Yvonne Matsoai and executive directors Bukelwa Princess Njingolo and Litshani Matsila.
• Johannesburg Roads Agency SOC Ltd: Hazel Mthimkhulu, Thabo Motloung, Tiyani Sambo, Nompumelelo Mkhize, Tshepo Phetla, Boitumelo Mokgatle, Innocent Mthembu, Silver Bapela, Msizi Myeza, and executive directors Selemo Monakedi and Makgopong Thindisa.
• Johannesburg Metropolitan Bus Services SOC Ltd: Tumelo Mlangeni, Simphiwe Dzengwa, Yongama Pamla, Lita Mbokotho, Lawrence Kok, Dr. Olwethu Sepuka, Judith Nyavasana Shiwundlana, Gloria Fhulufhedlana Matshusa, Simphiwe Mamvura, and executive directors Xoliswa Mhlongo and Luyanda Gidini.
• Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Ltd: Dr. Kentse Sesele, Theodore Dhlamini, Selby Themba Mamba, Gaby Boikanyo, Jason Lwazi Sobekwa, Moerane Maimane, Karabo Bosch Modipane, Rev Xolani Dlwathi, Sumesh Varghese, Stephen Zagey, and executive directors Victor Rambau and Nontobeko Ndimande.
• Johannesburg Development Agency SOC Ltd: Dr. Lindelani Baldwin Matshidze, Adv Neo Ntingane, Lionel Brenner, Success Marota, Anchen Dreyer, Mthobisi Malinga, Wellington Thwala, Mukhosi Phathutshedzo, Christopher Whittle, and executive director Sherylee Moonsammy
• Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo NPC
Charley Fred Cain, Qadir Chogle, Bryan Shuan Chaplog, Dr. OPM Horwood, Moffat Dyasi, Ponds Caroline Pinky Petersen, Frederick Victor Leketi, Enos Sithole, Claude Ashwin Bassuday, and executive directors Bryan Maduka and Floyd Rikhotso.
• Joburg City Theatres NPC: Ashley Hayden, Sean Kreusch, Itumeleng Malope, Jabu Hlongwane, Dineo Sitole, Love Jabu Mathevula, Zane Meas, and executive Directors Xoliswa Nduneni and Solomon Mphakathi.
• City of Johannesburg Property Company SOC Ltd: Adv Brenda Madumise, Bongani Mgoza, Slingsby Mda, Khanyi Nga’mbi, Rory Lee Gallocher, Xola Lingani, Thilivhali Archibald Ramawa, Boitumelo Mthimkhulu, Barry Sneech, and executive directors Helen Botes and Sipho Mzobe.
• Joburg Market SOC Ltd: Sanelisiwe Mmusi, Thembi Xaba, Zama Xalisa, Thokozani Thwala, Vuma S Ngcobo, Emmanuel Sifiso Cele, Nandipha Madiba, Jan Mocke, Zakithi Mthembu, Sifundile Koyana, and executive directors Christopher Dyani and Boy Ngubo.
• The Metropolitan Trading Company Pty (Ltd): Adv Khanya Ndlovu, Kabelo Makwane, Khaya Sikosana, Xolani Mbanga, Rodney Moloko, Ulandi Exner, Khanyisa Marawu, Velani Mboweni, Gcobani Mancotywa, and executive directors Thedi Maropa and Rajen Chetty.
• Johannesburg Tourism Company (SOC) Ltd/NPC: Bulelwa Koyana, Sakhumzi Maqubela, Terry Tselane, Dr. Umbigay Naidu, Ditaba Lucy Maraka, Executive Directors, Thandubuhle Mgudlwa, Feroz Khan.
