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PROGRAMME
SALGA SPECIAL NATIONAL MEMBERS ASSEMBLY
DATE: 13 - 14 MAY 2021
VENUE: VIRTUAL PLATFORM
INSPIRING SERVICE DELIVERY:
“Guiding the Transition: An opportunity to renew as we usher in the 5th
Term of Democratic and People Centred Local Government”
1.1 SALGA LEADERSHIP
SALGA NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2021
Cllr. Thembisile
Nkadimeng
President
Cllr. Sebenzile Cllr. Deon De Vos
Ngangelizwe Deputy President
Deputy President
Cllr. Memory Cllr. Jesta Sidell Cllr. Bheki Cllr. Xanthea Cllr. Thami
Booysen Charles Stofile Limberg Ngubane
Cllr. Bongani Baloyi Cllr. Maphefo Cllr. Stan Cllr. Linah Cllr. Xola Pakati
Letsie Ramaila Malatjie
Cllr. Justice Cllr. Gillian Cllr. Mpho Cllr. Flora Cllr. Xolani
Makolomakwa Pieters Khunou Maboa-Boltman Sotashe
Cllr Sipho Sthonga Cllr. Fetsang Cllr Nonceba Ald. Anton
Molosiwa Molwele Coetsee Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda
Cllr. Olly Mlamleli Cllr. Mxolisi Cllr. Sofia Cllr. Pule Shayi Cllr. Muzi Chirwa
Koyo Mosikatsi
1.2 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL
MEMBERS ASSEMBLY
1.2.1 Purpose and Objectives of the National Members Assembly
1. Assess preparations towards the Local Government Elections;
2. Profiling the successes and progress made during this term of Local
Government;
3. Reflect on the framework to manage the transition;
4. Update on support for non-returning councillors and SALGA
Integrated Councillor Induction Programme;
5. Adopt the programme of action for the development of the SALGA 5
Year Strategy 2022-2027.DAY 1: Thursday, 13 May 2021
Time Item Speaker
SESSION 1 – OPENING SESSION
Programme Director: Ms Sakina Kamwendo, Radio and TV Personality
08H30 – 09H00 Official Opening Ceremony Multi Denominational
Opening Prayers Representatives
Rendition of the National Anthem
In Memory of Departed Councillors
09H00 – 09H20 Welcome and Opening Address Cllr. Thembisile Nkadimeng
SALGA President
09H20 – 09H45 Keynote Address: Working Together to Achieve the Hon. Amos Masondo, former
Developmental outcomes of Local Government Executive Mayor of
Johannesburg and Chairperson
of SALGA, currently Chairperson
of the National Council of
Provinces
09H45 – 10H00 Concluding Strategic Partnerships with CCMA, Mr. Xolile George, Chief
SANTACO, SABS, Bank SETA & SACPLAN Executive Officer
10H00 – 10H30 TEA BREAK
SESSION 2 - “A CRITICAL REFLECTION ON THE 4TH TERM OF DEMOCRATIC LOCAL
GOVERNMENT”
Programme Director: Cllr S Ngangelizwe, SALGA Deputy President
10H30 – 10H40 Video: A Critical Reflection on the 4th Term of
Democratic Local Government”
10H40 – 13H00 The Grand Political Debate Facilitator:
“The Journey of the 4th Term of Democratic Local Panellists:
Government: Opportunities to renew as we march Cllr. Thembisile Nkadimeng
towards the 5th Term of Local Government” SALGA President
Hon. Lechesa Tsenoli, founding
member of SANCO and current
Deputy Speaker of the National
Assembly
Hon. China Dodovu,
Chairperson of the Select
Committee on COGTA
Prof. Jaap de Visser, Director of
the Dullah Omar Institute
13H00 – 13H45 LUNCH BREAKTime Item Speaker
SESSION 3 – “THE STATE OF READINESS FOR THE ELECTORAL TRANSITION”
Programme Director: Cllr D De Vos, SALGA Deputy President
13H45 – 14H00 Video: Community Readiness for the Elections
14H00 – 15H45 Panel Discussion Facilitator:
“The State of Readiness for the Electoral Transition” Panellists:
Mr. Thabo Manyoni, former
Chairperson of SALGA and
current Chairperson of the
Municipal Demarcation Board
Mr Glen Mashinini, Chairperson
of the Independent Electoral
Commission
Maj General Mkhwanazi, South
African Police Service
16H00 – 16H15 TEA BREAK
SESSION 4 – “A REFLECTION ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF LEGISLATION ON THE 5TH
TERM OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT”
Programme Director: Cllr Memory Booysen, SALGA NEC Member
16H15 – 16H20 Video: Celebrating 20 years of Local Government
16H20 – 18H00 Panel Discussion Facilitator:
“The Implications of the Public Service Amendment Bill,
Panellists:
Public Service Administration Management Hon Senzo Mchunu, Minister
Amendment Bill, Systems Amendment Bill and for Public Service and
Structures Amendment Bill on the 5th Term of Local Administration
Government” Hon Faith Muthambi,
Chairperson of Parliamentary
Portfolio Committee on COGTA
Cllr. Xola Pakati, Executive
Mayor of Buffalo City
Metropolitan Municipality and
SALGA NEC Member
Cllr Bheke Stofile, Speaker of
Matjhabeng LM and NEC
Member
18H00 – 20H00 Thought Leadership Dialogue hosted by Power FM 98.7
20H00 CLOSURE OF NMA DAY 1DAY 2: Friday, 14 May 2021
SESSION 5
(CLOSED SESSION FOR MEMBERS ONLY)
Programme Director: Cllr Thembisile Nkadimeng, SALGA President
08H30 – 08H35 Video: Celebrating 20 years of Local Government
08H35 – 08H45 Attendance and Accreditation Cllr S Ngangelizwe
SALGA Deputy President
08H45 – 08H50 Adoption of Agenda Delegates
08H50 – 09H00 Report from the Committee on Statutory Affairs Cllr Deon De Vos
SALGA Deputy President and
Chairperson of Committee on
Statutory Affairs
09H00 – 09H45 Discussions Cllr Deon De Vos
SALGA Deputy President
09H45 – 10H00 TEA BREAK
SESSION 6 “MANAGING THE TRANSITION”
Programme Director:
10H00 – 10H25 Transformation of South Africa's Heritage Landscape Hon. Nkosinathi Mthethwa,
Minister of Sports, Arts and
Culture
10H25 – 10H50 Ministerial Address Hon. Dr Nkosazana
Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of
Cooperative Governance and
Traditional Affairs
10H50 – 13H00 Managing Key Aspects of the Transition Facilitator:
Governance and Institutional Matters; Panellists:
Integrated Councillor Induction Programme; Mr Lance Joel, Chief of
Readiness for Gratuity Payment and Pension Operations
Fund exit; Mr Rio Nolutshungu, Chief
Development of SALGA new 5 Year Strategy Officer: Municipal Capabilities
2022 – 2027. and Governance
Mr Elias Msiza, MCPF
Principal Officer
SESSION 7 – “CLOSING SESSION”
Programme Director:
13H00 – 13H15 Adoption of NMA Declaration Cllr Linah Malatji, SALGA
NEC Member
13H15 – 13H30 Closing Remarks, Vote of Thanks and Closure Cllr. Thembisile Nkadimeng
SALGA President
13H30 CLOSURE OF NMANATIONAL MEMBERS ASSEMBLY RULES OF PROCEDURE
1. NATIONAL MEMBERS ASSEMBLY NOTICE
The SALGA Constitution stipulates that “every National Members Assembly shall be called by
21 (twenty one) days’ notice in writing”. The Notice for the Special National Members Assembly
was issued on 23 March 2021 to all member municipalities.
2. QUORUM
In terms of the SALGA Constitution “the quorum at the National Members Assembly shall be a
majority of delegates entitled to attend and vote at the meeting”.
SALGA’s membership (entitled to attend) is as follow:
9 Provincial Associations;
257 Municipalities.
With each member entitled to one vote; Voting delegates amount to 266 and are constituted as
follows (ordinarily excluding members not in good standing):
9 Provincial Associations; and
257 Municipalities.
A quorum at the National Members Assembly would therefore be 134 voting delegates. In
preparation for any voting that may take place at the National Members Assembly; municipalities
were duly informed of the “one vote per municipality” constitutional imperative and requested to
indicate the delegate mandated to vote on behalf of that municipality. A registration list is
available at the registration desks specifically for those councillors so mandated, to duly complete
which would assist in ascertaining attendance and quorum for any elections.
3. VOTING AT THE NATIONAL MEMBERS ASSEMBLY
3.1 Ordinary Voting
In terms of the SALGA Constitution “a resolution put to the vote of the meeting shall be decided
on a show of hands, unless before or on the declaration of the result of the show of hands a poll
shall be demanded by any member or office bearer entitled to vote”.
3.2 Requirements for a secret ballot
In the unlikely event that such a motion is seconded and passed by a majority vote, demanding
a secret ballot, the following procedure would be followed:-
NEC to appoint 2 scrutineers (who may be from inside or outside the organisation)
to supervise any ballot;
Ballot papers to be developed, indicating topic and voting;
Ballot boxes to be prepared and available;
One ballot paper should be issued to each delegate entitled to vote;
Upon issuance of ballot paper; the delegate should complete, fold and deposit in a
designated ballot box;
The results of the ballot to be ascertained by scrutineers in the presence of the CEO
of SALGA and made known to the NEC of SALGA.SALGA NATIONAL MEMBERS ASSEMBLY 2020
SPEAKER PROFILES
1. Opening Ceremony
1.1. Cllr. Thembisile Nkadimeng, SALGA President
Cllr. Thembisile Nkadimeng is the President of the
South African Local Government Association
(SALGA). She served as Deputy President of SALGA
before ascending to the position of President, being the
only the 2nd female President of the organisation since its
formation. She also serves as Co-President of United
Cities of Local Government (UCLG). Cllr Nkadimeng is
the Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality in
Limpopo Province having served in the position since
2014 to-date. She served in managerial positions in both
public administration and in the private sector.
Cllr Nkadimeng holds a Higher Education Diploma, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
degree as well as a BPhil (Political Studies) which she obtained from the University of
Stellenbosch. In preparation for her numerous leadership roles she also completed the
Advanced Program in Management at Wits Business School. Cllr Nkadimeng held
various leadership positions in the structures of her political party, the current ruling
party - the African National Congress (ANC). Cllr Nkadimeng is committed to
promoting people-centred development, gender equality as well as social
transformation agenda. She is also committed to being the leading voice of local
government in protecting and defending the interests and gains made for the local
government sector.
1.2. Hon. Amos Masondo, former Executive Mayor of Johannesburg and
Chairperson of SALGA, currently Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces
Hon. Amos Masondo is the Chairperson of the NCOP. He
was born 21 April 1953 in Soweto. He was the Mayor of
the City of Johannesburg between 2001 and 2011. He also
established underground Umkhonto we Sizwe cells in
Soweto and was imprisoned on Robben Island from 1975
to 1981 for his participation in anti-apartheid activities.
After he was released he served as member of the Soweto
Civic Association and was again detained under the
emergency regulations from June 1985 to March 1986 and
again from July 1986 to 1989. He was also elected as a
Member of the Gauteng Legislature and was subsequently elected to serve as Mayor of
Johannesburg in 2001. Mr Masondo was also a founding member of the UnitedDemocratic Front. On his release in 1989, he became regional secretary for COSATU,
the trade union umbrella organisation and the ANC’s regional election coordinator.
1.3. Mr. Xolile George, SALGA Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Xolile George is the CEO of the South African
Local Government Association (SALGA). SALGA
is a national autonomous organisation mandated by
the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa to
play a representative role for the interests of local
government. SALGA, with a membership of all
South African municipalities, interfaces with
Parliament, Cabinet as well as Provincial
Legislatures. Xolile’s experience in policy,
legislation, systems and programme implementation
at a local, provincial and national level spans 28 years and is supported by a robust
academic background. He holds an Honours Degree in Development Economics, an
Executive MBA and several postgraduate Business diplomas and management
certificates.
Throughout his career, Mr. George has received numerous accolades in terms of
leadership and achievements in successfully transforming various organisations. In his
current role as CEO, he has led SALGA to achieve 9 consecutive unqualified audits, 8
consecutive clean audits and Certificates of Excellence from the Auditor General of
South Africa for excellent financial institutional performance of SALGA and 2016-17
Excellence in Public Finance Management Award from South African Institute of
Chartered Accountants (SAICA). Other recognitions: SADC Winner for CEO Titans
Leadership Award 2015 on Public Enterprise Category, Continental Winner for CEO
on Public Enterprise Category 2016, the Winner of 2018 Oliver Top Empowerment
Awards: Top Empowered Public Sector Leader, Boss of the Year finalist 2013 on
Leadership category, National Business Award finalist 2015 on Public Entity category
and Business Leader category, and Finalist on the 2017 Oliver Top Empowerment
Awards on the category of Public Sector Leader of the Year. Xolile George also serves
on several boards locally and internationally.
Session 2: The Grand Political Debate: “The Journey of the 4th Term of Democratic
Local Government: Opportunities to renew as we march towards the 5th Term of
Local Government”
2.1. Hon. Lechesa Tsenoli, founding member of SANCO and current Deputy Speaker
of the National AssemblyHon. Lechesa Tsenoli was re-elected the Deputy Speaker
of the National Assembly in the 6th Parliament of the
Republic of South Africa in 2019, his second term as
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. He has more
than 25 years as a public representative, including roles in
both Legislative sector and the Executive.
Born at Bultfontein in the Free State province, Mr. Tsenoli
completed high school education at Bodibeng High School
in Kroonstad. Over the years he acquired the following
qualifications; certificates in adult education, public policy
and facilitation. He is a graduate of the International Program of the Gestalt Institute of
Cleveland on Organisation and Systems Development. He is currently a student in
leadership, organisational and executive coaching. He is a Trauma Release Exercise
(TRE) Certification Trainee.
Mr. Tsenoli is the founding National Deputy President and later President of the South
African National Civics Organisation (SANCO). He served as UDF’s Publicity
Secretary in Natal and was an active member of the ANC underground. He is a member
of the ANC and a member of the Central Committee of the South African Communist
Party (SACP) following his re-election in its 14th congress in 2017
A Member of Parliament since 1994, Mr. Tsenoli served in the following committees:
Portfolio Committee on Constitutional Development and Local Government, the
Portfolio Committee on Housing, the Ad Hoc Committee in Represented Political
Parties, the Special Ministerial Committee on the Transformation of the Independent
Development Trust (IDT), the Special Ministerial Committee on Removing Obstacles
to Housing Delivery, the Special Ministerial Political Committee on the White Paper
on Local Government and the Inter-Ministerial Committee on HIV/AIDS.
2.2. Hon. China Dodovu Chairperson of the Select Committee on COGTA
Hon. China Dodovu holds an MSc in Urban Housing
Management with the University of Lund in Sweden
and a Masters in Public Administration with the
University of Stellenbosch. Prior to being appointed
as an MP in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP
- North West), Hon. Dodovu was an MPL in the North
West Provincial Legislature, where he served as the
MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs.2.3. Prof. Jaap de Visser, Director of the Dullah Omar Institute
Prof. Jaap de Visser assumed office as Director of the Dullah
Omar Institute in 2013 and has been associated with the Institute
since 1998. In 2015, he spearheaded the conversion and renaming
of the Community Law Centre into the Dullah Omar Institute for
Constitutional Law, Governance and Human Rights. He is a
Professor of Law at the University of the Western Cape's Faculty
of Law.
He is the co-author of Local Government Law of South Africa.
His research, teaching and consulting focuses on multilevel
government, local government, good governance and federalism in Africa and he has
published widely on these topics. He has overseen and conducted postgraduate and
contract research on multilevel government in South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia,
Tanzania, Lesotho and Kenya. With Prof Nico Steytler and Dr Tinashe Chigwata, he
convenes the Masters in Law, State & Multilevel Government.
Jaap de Visser has consulted for many national and international organisations, including
the World Bank, UNHABITAT, USAID, Forum of Federations, GIZ, South Africa’s
Department of Cooperative Government, the City of Cape Town and many other local
authorities in South Africa. He was lead consultant on the Western Cape Land Use
Planning Act of 2014 and on the review of Lesotho’s Local Government Act under contract
with the UNDP. Prof De Visser is Treasurer of the International Association of Centres for
Federal Studies and alternate board member of the Commonwealth Local Government
Forum. He holds an LLB and an LLD from Utrecht University where he taught from 2002-
2006 and an LLM from the University of the Western Cape. He is rated by the National
Research Foundation at B-2 ("considerable international recognition for the high quality
and impact of his/her recent research outputs").
Session 3: Panel Discussion: “The State of Readiness for the Electoral Transition”
3.1. Mr. Thabo Manyoni, former Chairperson of SALGA and current Chairperson of
the Municipal Demarcation Board
Mr. Thabo Manyoni is a Local Government Practitioner
with extensive senior level executive management
experience including advanced administrative and
corporate governance skills across a range of different
sizes municipalities. He has a proven and a well-
developed understanding of local government functions
both in local (SA) and international settings.
His exposure and experience in leading local governments
in SADEC countries has enabled him to build a strong
reputation for delivering results through collaborationamongst diverse teams. He has experience in managing and operating at international
settings and handling of international relations. His experience as Executive Authority
and MPL has equipped him with adequate experience in policy formulation and
understanding of legislative framework related to development and service delivery.
He has enjoyed leading and managing projects at strategic and operational levels. Mr.
Manyoni has held, amongst others, the following positions:
CEO: FS Tourism
Municipal Manager: Maluti a Phofung Municipality
City Manager: Mangaung Municipality
MEC: Police, Roads and Transport
Executive Mayor: Mangaung Metro
Chairperson: SALGA
President: United Cities and Local Governments (SADEC)
Vice President: United Cities and Local Governments - Africa
MPL: Parliament of SA
He is presently the Executive Chairman of The Demarcation Board. Mr. Manyoni
holds a BA degree from Wits University, a Diploma in Business Management and
Certificate in Leadership from UP.
3.2. Mr. Glen Mashinini, Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission
Mr. Glen Mashinini, the Chair of the Electoral Commission
(IEC), has been in executive management in general and
electoral management in particular for the better part of his
working career spanning some 30 years. Driven by the passion
for service excellence and an unshakeable commitment to his
country, Mr Mashinini’s electoral management experience
started when he became part of the founding Executive
Management team that was pivotal in establishing the IEC in
1998. He was specifically responsible for conceptualisation,
business processes and organisational design as well as
institutional building with intricate human resources recruitment, programme
management, management systems for the delivery of elections, which have received
international acclaim. Having established the Electoral Commission, Mr Mashinini
spread his wings to the rest of the continent, jointly establishing a highly-respected
consultancy which provided electoral advisory and management services across the
continent including in Nigeria, Mozambique and Angola.
In 2012, having served as the Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Review
Committee on State-Owned Entities tasked with a review of these organisations, Mr
Mashinini was appointed as a Special Projects Advisor to the President of the Republic
of South Africa to help implement the recommendations. Mr Mashinini is also a
seasoned business manager with acumen for business turnarounds; a human resources
training and development practitioner; a sturdy institutional strategy and policy
development expert; and a large scale programme and project management specialist.Session 4: Panel Discussion: “The Implications of the Public Service Amendment
Bill, Public Service Administration Management Amendment Bill, Systems
Amendment Bill and Structures Amendment Bill on the 5th Term of Local
Government”
4.1. Hon Senzo Mchunu, Minister for Public Service and Administration
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration,
Mr. Senzo Mchunu, is an alumni of the University of
Zululand and the University of South Africa, where he
obtained a BA degree in Education and International
Relations. His entry into Government began as a High
School Educator, at St Augustine’s High School (Nquthu,
Northern KwaZulu-Natal) where after he was
subsequently transferred to Impande High School in
Eshowe. He went into politics full time in 1991 and was
appointed as the first Regional Secretary of the African
National Congress (ANC), of the then Northern Natal
Region. In 1994, he was elected the first Provincial Secretary of the ANC in KwaZulu-
Natal. He became an ordinary member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature in 1997, until
his appointment as Chairperson of the Agriculture Portfolio Committee.
Minister Mchunu served as the Chairperson of the Social Development Portfolio
Committee during the period 2002-2004 and again served in the same capacity in the
Portfolio Committee of Education between 2004 and 2009. He became MEC for
Education in KwaZulu-Natal between 2009 and 2013. Minister Mchunu was thereafter
elected Provincial Chairperson of the ANC in 2013 and served as Premier of KwaZulu-
Natal between 2013 and 2016. President Ramaphosa appointed Mr Mchunu as Minister
for the Public Service and Administration on 29 May 2019 with the Department of
Public Service and Administration, the National School of Government, the Centre for
Public Service Innovation, the Government Employees Medical Scheme and Public
Service Commission under his portfolio.
4.2. Hon Faith Muthambi, Chairperson of Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on
COGTA
Ms. Faith Muthambi previously served as the Minister of
Public Service and Administration. She has been a Member of
Parliament and the Pan African Parliament since April 2009.
Among her string of qualifications, she obtained a BProc
degree from the University of Venda in 1996 and completed
her Attorney's Admission Examination in 2000. She is an
admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. She was
the Chief Whip of the Portfolio Committee on
Communications and served in the Standing Committee on
Public Accounts (SCOPA). She has worked as a Senior
Manager: Corporate Services in the Mutale Municipality and as Manager: LabourRelations in the Premier’s Office in Limpopo. Prior to her appointment to this portfolio,
Ms Muthambi served as the Communications Minister. Source: (gov.za)
4.3. Cllr. Xola Pakati, Executive Mayor of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
and SALGA NEC Member
Cllr. Xola Pakati is the Executive Mayor of Buffalo City Metro
Municipality which encompasses East London, King Williams
Town and surrounding areas. He has been instrumental in
leading ongoing substantive change and institutional
transformation in the city through effective leadership and
guidance to municipal officials.
Previously he served as the Deputy Executive Mayor of the
City where he was assigned the responsibility of leading the
process towards the development of the City's first ever long
term plan, the Metro Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS) Vision 2030. The MGDS
has now been adopted by council and it is seamlessly being implemented through the
annually reviewed five year Integrated Development Planning process. Before joining the
metro, Councillor Pakati was the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Economic
Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs at the Eastern Cape Legislature. His
responsibilities during this period were to provide overall strategic oversight to the
Department of Economic Development, Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency(ECPTA),
COEGA Development Corporation(CDC), Eastern Cape Development Corporation(ECDC),
Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB), Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB)
and the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ). He served 23 years in the
leadership ranks of the trade union movement and in seven of these years, he was the
Provincial Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the
Eastern Cape. He was the first Deputy President of the South African Transport and Allied
Workers Union (SATAWU) after its formation in 2000. He is a dedicated political activist
currently serving as the Chairperson of the ANC in Dr WB Rubusana Region.4.4. Cllr Bheki Stofile, Speaker of Matjhabeng LM and NEC Member
Cllr. Bheke Stofile is the Speaker at the Matjhabeng Local
Municipality in the Free State. He is a member of the SALGA
National Executive Committee and the Chairperson of the
Welfare and Empowerment, Governance and Intergovernmental
Relations Working Group.
Session 5: Closed Session for Members Only
5.1. Cllr. Ngangelizwe, SALGA Deputy President
Executive Mayor Sebenzile Ngangelizwe completed his
grade 12 (N3) at Welkom College where he participated in
the student structures which moulded him to become what he
is today. He is in possession of a Certificate Programme in
the Development and Management of Local Government
(CPMD), which he acquired at Wits University. He also
holds a Certificate in Public Administration from Unisa, a
Mining Blasting Certificate and a Certificate in Political
Education from the Cuban Political School.
Executive Mayor Ngangelizwe is a selfless, dedicated, loyal
and hardworking cadre of the African National Congress whose political career started
underground during the late 70”s. He was a respected activist in trade union activities
in his earlier years, especially in the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) where he
served since its inception. He further served in a number of NUM portfolios, both on
branch and regional level, and in Cosatu Local from 1989 – 1999.
In 1995, NUM deployed him to the Welkom Transitional Local Council (TLC) due to
his leadership potential and skills. His negotiation experience and skill in the trade
union movement led him to be selected as a member of the Free State Goldfields Forum
(FGF), a forum which was responsible for the local economic development of the
Goldfields. He played a vital role in the amalgamation of the 6 TLC’s in the former
Goldfields (Welkom, Virginia, Ventersburg, Hennenman, Odendaalsrus and
Allanridge) to form Matjhabeng in 2000. His sheer determination and willingness to
serve the people led to his election as a Councillor of Matjhabeng Local Municipality
from 2000 to date. He became the chairperson of Technical Services Committee on
Roads Infrastructure and was also elected to serve as the first Council Whip of
Matjhabeng Local Municipality from 2001-2006.He was elected as the Executive Mayor of Lejweleputswa District Municipality until
April 2010. Thereafter, he was deployed to Matjhabeng Local Municipality as
Executive Mayor until July 2016. During his tenure as executive political head at
Lejweleputswa, Ngangelizwe succeeded in turning the Municipality around from
qualified audit reports to an unqualified audit report for the 2008/2009 financial year.
His experience in local government matters and governance, led to leadership positions
in SALGA Free State where he served as Chairperson of the Finance Working
Committee from 2006 - 2008. Since 2008 - 2016 he led SALGA Free State as the
Provincial Chairperson. He is currently SALGA’s Deputy President and as the
Executive Mayor of Lejweleputswa District Municipality.
5.2. Cllr. De Vos, SALGA Deputy President
Cllr. Deon De Vos is the Mayor of Dr Beyers Naude Local
Municipality, having been democratically elected from the
2016 Local Government Elections as a deployee of the African
National Congress (ANC). Prior to that De Vos has had a
long career dedicated to various levels of local government,
spanning from the dawn of democracy in 1994. He was a
Speaker of Sarah Baartman District Municipality in 2011 -
2016, Speaker of Cacadu District Municipality in 2006-2011,
a former Exco Member Western District Council.
He was a Mayor of Willowmore TLC in 1994 – 2000. De Vos
completed his matric at Heideveld High School. Mayor De Vos has a certificates in
Local Government, Law and Administration from University of Fort Hare and CPMD
WITS University.
Session 6: Managing the transition
6.1. Hon. Nkosinathi Mthethwa, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture
Mr. Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa was the
Minister of Arts and Culture of the Republic of South Africa
from the 26 May 2014 to 25 May 2019. From 28 May 2019
now Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture. He is also a member
of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African
National Congress (ANC); member of the ANC National
Working Committee (NWC) and an active member of King
Dingiswayo branch of the ANC in KZN.
He was elected as the first Branch Secretary of ANC in
Klaarwater in KZN since 1990 and has been a Member of Parliament from 2002.Mr Mthethwa holds a Diploma in Community Development from University of Natal;
a Certificate in Mining Engineering from University of Johannesburg and a Certificate
in Communications and Leadership from Rhodes University. He has been a member of
the Klaarwater Youth Organisation from the age of 15 in KZN between 1982 and 1983;
and as a Chairperson of the Klaarwater Youth Organisation from 1987 to 1989. He has
also served as a Shop steward of Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) where he
was recruited into the underground work of the ANC as part of Operation Vula between
1988 and 1989. He was arrested during Apartheid Regime's state of emergency in 1989;
and later he was elected as Secretary of the South African Youth Congress (SAYCO)
in Southern Natal and as a Chairperson of the Southern Natal Unemployed Workers
Union, an initiative of Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) between
1989 and 1990 respectively.
He became Regional Secretary of the Southern Natal African National Congress Youth
League (ANCYL) from 1990 to 1992; and he was elected to the NEC of the ANCYL
and served in its NWC as Secretary for organization from 1994 to 2001. Later in that
year he was deployed into the ANC National Organising team during the period 2001
to 2002. As a Member of Parliament, Mr Mthethwa served as a Chairperson for
Minerals and Energy Portfolio Committee from 2004 to 2008; and as Chief Whip of
the ANC in 2008. He also served on the Board of Directors of 2010 FIFA World Cup
Local Organisation Committee. Prior to his appointment as Minister of Police; Mr
Mthethwa was the Minister of Safety and Security of the Republic of South Africa from
25 September 2008 to 10 May 2009. Mr Mthethwa was the Minister of Police of the
Republic of South Africa since 11 May 2009 until 25 May 2014.
6.2. Hon. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and
Traditional Affairs
Dr. Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma currently
serves as the Minister of Cooperative Governance and
Traditional Affairs as appointed on 29 May 2019.
Academic Qualifications
Dr Dlamini-Zuma holds a BSc degree in Zoology and
Botany from University of Zululand 1971; MB ChB
from University of Bristol 1978 and a Diploma in
Tropical Child Health from School of Tropical
Medicine, University of Liverpool 1986. She
Matriculated at Amanzimtoti Training College in 1967.
Career/Positions/Memberships/Other Activities
Dr Dlamini-Zuma served as a Research Technician to Professor Adams, Medical
School, University of Natal, Durban in 1972; she also served as Vice-President of the
South African Student’s Organisation (SASO) in 1976 and worked as House Officer,
Surgery at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, England between 1978 and 1979; and HouseOfficer with Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital in Berkshire, England between 1979 and 1980. She was Chairperson of ANC Youth Section in Great Britain between 1977 and 1978; Vice Chairperson of the Regional Political Committee of the ANC in Great Britain from 1978 to 1988 and Chairperson of Regional Political Committee of the ANC, Great Britain between 1988 and 1989. Dr Dlamini-Zuma worked as Medical Officer in Paediatrics at Mbabane Government Hospital in Swaziland from 1980 to 1985; Paediatric attachment at Wittington Hospital in England from 1987 to 1989. She was a founder and Director of Health Refugee Trust (HEART), Health and Development Organisation in England from 1988 to 1990; worked for ANC Health Department in Lusaka, Zambia between 1989 and 1990. On her return to South Africa Dr Dlamini Zuma serves as Chairperson of the ANC Southern Natal Region Health Committee from 1990 to 1992 and as a member of the Executive Committee for Southern Natal Region of the ANC from 1990 to 1993. She has worked as a Research Scientist at the Medical Research Council in Durban from 1991 to 1994; She has also served as a member of the Steering Committee, National Aids Co-Ordinating Committee of South Africa in 1992; Deputy Chairperson of the United Nations AIDS (UNAIDS) in 1995; Provincial Chairperson for ANC Women’s League of Kwa-Zulu Natal from 1997 to 2008; member of the ANC National Working Committee (NWC) from 1998 to 2007; member of the ANC Health and Campaigns Committee; and Chancellor of the ML Sultan Technikon, Durban in 1996. Dr Dlamini-Zuma has also served as the President of the United Nations World Conference Against Racism (WCAR); President of the Ministers’ Council for the United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) and led a number of peace initiatives to DRC, Comoros, Lesotho and many others. She is a former Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Executive Council of Ministers, during South Africa’s tenures as AU Chairperson. She was part of South African Bid Committee of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and a member of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Local Organising Committee from 2007 to 2010. She served as Commissioner for the Socialist International in 2007 and Pioneered legislation that banned tobacco sports sponsorship and the passage of the legislation on “no smoking policy in public” areas. She is a member of ANC Women’s League National Executive Committee; member of the Socialist International Commission on Climate Change and a Co-convenor of the National Progressive Women’s Movement of South Africa from 2006. She is also a member of the African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Working Committee (NWC). Dr Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma was the Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of South Africa from 11 May 2009 until Sept 2012. Prior to her appointment as Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Dlamini Zuma served as a Minister of Health from 1994 to 1999 and as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa from 17 June 1999 to 10 May 2009.
Minister Dlamini-Zuma was elected by the African Union Commission as its
chairperson on 15 July 2012, making her the first woman to lead the organisation
(including its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity). She was in office from
15 October 2012 until 30 January 2017.
Research/Presentations/Awards/Decorations/Bursaries and Publications
Dr Dlamini-Zuma is a recipient of the Honorary Doctorate of Law from University of
Natal in 1995; Honorary Doctorate of Law from University of Bristol in 1996; Doctor
of Medicine degree (Honoris Causa) from University of Transkei in 1997; Honorary
Degree from MEDUNSA in 1999; Tobacco Free World Award (WHO) on 17 May
1999; Women who make a difference Award from International Women’s Forum
(IWF) in 2002; Tribute Achievers Awards: Premium Award on NEPAD from Tribute
Magazine in 2002; and Grand Maitre de L’orde National (Orde National du Mali) of
the Republic of Mali on 07 May 2002.
She has also received the Stateswomen of the year Award from BBQ in 2004; the Order
of Peter the Great: First Class, Russian Federation in 2005; Honorary Professor of the
Belarusian State University in 2007; Huesped Illustre de la Cuidad de la Habana
(Illustrious Guest of Havana City) decoration in Cuba and Huesped Illustre de la Cuidad
de la Santiago (Illustrious Guest of Santiago) decoration, Chile.
6.3. Mr Lance Joel, SALGA Chief of Operations
An admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa,
Mr. Lance Joel has over 20 years working experience in
local government. He boasts extensive experience and
knowledge in law and politics, municipal governance and
has astute knowledge and understanding of local
government legislation. Further to this, he is experienced
in financial management, policy developments and
corporate governance.
Mr. Joel obtained both his BA (Law) and LLB from the
University of Cape Town and previously served in the
capacity of Portfolio Head: Parliamentary Affairs and
Intergovernmental Relations at SALGA, Executive Manager in the Office of the CEO as well
the Director of Governance. Upon re-joining SALGA, he was responsible for a vast
portfolio of responsibilities which included the execution of SALGA’s mandate in its 9
provincial offices; leading the International & Stakeholder Relations; Strategic Planning
and Organisational Performance as well as the Marketing & Communications function in
the organisation.
With a passion for Governance and IGR, Mr. Joel has led delegations to advocate and lobby
on behalf of members on different topical issues where he also led submissions to
parliament and providing legal opinions both within SALGA and to municipalities. Lance
has been instrumental in developing positions on the Review of the Councillor
Remuneration System as well as developing the Handbook for Councillors, to name a few.
In his role as COO, Mr. Joel drives the nerve centre of SALGA operations and is responsible
for amongst others, further developing and implementing the organisational operating model,
and reporting on the organisation’s performance systems. He also leads the operations of 9
provincial offices; implementation of a segmented organizational strategy that is member
centric; ensures the development of an integrated strategic planning framework; andstrategically enables the development of an improved image and reputation of SALGA and the
Local Government Sector.
6.4. Mr. Rio Nolutshungu SALGA Chief Officer for Municipal Capability and
Governance
Mr. Rio Nolutshungu has a cumulative knowledge and
working experience of over 26 years in various sectors and
industries, 17 of which have been in local government at
both a management and executive level.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Public and Development
Management from the University of Johannesburg and a
Bachelor of Administration degree f r o m the University of
KwaZulu Natal. Some of his other academic accolades
include a post graduate qualification in Labour Law and
Local Democracy and Local Governance from the University
of Johannesburg, an Executive Leadership Programme Certificate from the University of
California Berkeley and he is registered to complete a Masters of Management in
Governance at Wits University. Rio is a Fellow of the University Of California Berkeley
Goldman School Of Public Policy and the ILO International Training Institute.
Mr. Nolutshungu’s range of expertise and solid exposure include collective bargaining and
labour relations, the full scope of talent management, capacity building at both individual
and institutional level, project management, ICT, knowledge management and
governance. He is considered a leading thought leader and practitioner in the local
government sphere when it comes to matters of organizational development and
transformational change.
Some of his achievements include being a recipient of Leadership Awards at SALGA and
the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality whilst still in its employ. Over and above that, Rio
has received awards for outstanding service as a Board Member of the LGSETA and as a
Member of the Essential Services Committee from the Ministers of Higher Education and
Training (DHET) and Labour respectively, for specified periods of service to those
entities. Prior to joining SALGA, he served at municipal level at the Nelson Mandela Bay
Metropolitan Municipality as Executive Director: Corporate Services.
As the Chief Officer: Municipal Capabilities & Governance, Mr. Nolutshungu’s focus is to
strengthen Governance, Leadership and Institutional Capacity for developmental Local
Government. His cluster plays a significant role in supporting sector stability through collective
bargaining and dispute resolution services as the custodian of SALGA’s role of representing
the sector as an Employer Body; as well as the delivery of skills development products in
leadership and governance.
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