The City of Johannesburg has entrusted three of its entities, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), Metrobus and the Johannesburg Social Housing Council (Joshco) in the hands of 32 new board members.
Tasked with steering the entities to greater heights, they will be expected to hit the ground running and turn things around at the entities currently facing some difficulties.
Speaking at the new board members’ induction on 15 August 2018, the City of Johannesburg’s Executive Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba, acknowledged the difficulties faced by the entities in the past, but encouraged the new members to work their socks off and turn things around.
“Working together, let us engage the spirit of Diphetogo. Let it be known that we as the City put the people first. We are working tirelessly to revitalise the City of Johannesburg. We expect Joshco to come on board and play its part.
“The JRA needs to ensure the safe transportation of our people by ensuring proper roads infrastructure. We are committed to giving into the demands of our people and it is through our entities that we can achieve our mandate,” said Mayor Mashaba.
The mayor further encouraged the new board members to always act in the interest of the people. “Safeguard the integrity of the City and execute your duties with pride and dignity,” he said.
Echoing the sentiments of the Mayor, Member of Mayoral Council for Corporate and Shared Services, Cllr Ntombi Khumalo, stressed the importance of good governance. She encouraged the different entities to work together as independent yet interdependent entities.
“Let us be transparent, responsive and effective and efficient. Let us not shy away from giving credit where it is due, and to hold people accountable for their actions.”
The JRA’s new board members are Sipho Tshabalala (chair), Thobile Mergaman, Steven Thunzi, Albert Torres, Xolisa Mnyani, Thabiso Kutumela, Albert Mokoena, Lloyd Mayedwa, Rob Theunissen and Danile Nyalunga.
Joshco’s board includes Tumelo Mlangeni (chair), Thabo Motloung, Nompumelelo Hlatswayo, Kevin Wall, Mongezi Ntanga, Dr Wellington Twala, Noluthando Molao, Nyambeleni Tshindane, Lulama Zabala and Robert Hill.
Metrobus board members are Yolisa Kane (chair), Tebogo Raaleka, Derick Mkhwanazi, Dr Mathetha Mokonyama, Busisiwe Sibisi, Thabo Chuene, Poobalan Govender, Sinazo Pato, Queenie Buthelezi, Karen Parirenyatwa, Sizo Mzizi and Morwesi Ramonyai.
