RAND WATER ANNUAL REPORT 2023

Company Secretary

Academic Qualifications:

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Baccalaureus Procurationis (B. Proc)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

• Certificate Programme in Management Development (CPMD) • Certificate in Practical Legal Training During the 2022/23 Financial Year, the Board of Rand Water was facilitated and supported by the Company Secretary, Ms. Bessie Sindile Bulunga for efficient and effective functioning. Ms. Bulunga was appointed as the Company Secretary of Rand Water on 12 August 2019. The Board is satisfied that she is competent, qualified, and experienced to serve as the Company Secretary. The Company Secretary plays a vitally important role in ensuring sound corporate governance practice, being the repository of governance knowledge and advice, as well as being the source of the company’s conscience to keep the integrity of the organisation intact. The role and responsibility of the Company Secretary is outlined in Section 88 (1) - (2) of the Companies Act, Act No. 71 of 2008 and includes, amongst others, providing guidance to the Board members, collectively and individually, as to their duties, responsibilities and powers as well as making the Board aware of any legislation and regulations relevant to or affecting the organisation.

Ms Bessie Sindile Bulunga (50) Company Secretary

Rand Water Board Meeting Attendance During the current reporting period, the Board held nine (9) meetings.

Membership

Meetings Attended 2022/23 Financial Year

Mr. Ramateu Monyokolo (Chairperson) Ms. Malande Tonjeni (Deputy Chairperson)

9/9 7/9 7/9 7/9 7/9 7/9 5/9 7/9 7/9 7/9 7/9 6/9 9/9

Mr. Simphiwe Khondlo

Mr. Luvuyo Ntoyi Mr. Nala Mhlongo

Ms. Lethabo Mashamaite

Ms. Gwendolyn Mahuma-Madida

Mr. Solomon Mngomezulu

Mr. Gcinumzi Qotywa

Ms. Zanele Monnakgotla

Dr. Nomusa Qunta

Ms. Clarinda Simpson

Mr. Sipho Mosai (Chief Executive)

*Two (2) Board meetings were held during the previous Board term terminated on 19 September 2022. 100% of the previous Board members attended the two (2) meetings.

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