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Date
: 30/06/2003
Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Land Affairs
Title: Didiza: Inauguration of Agricultural Research Council board
members
INAUGURATION SPEECH OF THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ARC, BY THE
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND AFFAIRS, MS THOKO DIDIZA, 30 June
2003
I would like to start by thanking the chairperson, Mr T Setiloane,
together with the deputy chairperson - both of the previous
Agricultural Research Council board - for the wonderful work done
for the past three years. In difficult limited times which they
have, they managed to transform the ARC to where it is today.
Although transformation is an on going process, the previous board
managed to put the divisional structure in place, and as I speak
now the process of appointing the executive management has been
completed.
It is also my humble pleasure to welcome those who have been
appointed to the ARC board to the total governance of this
organisation. In terms of the provisions of the act, you were
considered for appointment by virtue of your knowledge and
experience of agriculture, marketing, the training of
agriculturists and veterinarians, business and financial
management, the law, the environment and rural development.
The objectives of the ARC are to promote agriculture and industry
through research, development and technology transfer, and thereby
to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the
people of the Republic, and having regard to the protection of the
environment to perform such other functions as may be assigned to
the ARC by or under the Act. The board has therefore been appointed
to promote the ARC vision and mission statement.
I am happy to introduce the following appointees to the ARC board:
i.e.
1. Mr Thero Micarios Lesego Setiloane, general manager Anglo Gold,
and chairperson of the previous board. Mr Setiloane was also the
former executive director of the Real Africa Group.
2. Prof Frans J.C. Swanepoel, Executive Head: Directorate of
Research Development, University of the Free State, and vice
chairperson of the previous board. Prof. Swanepoel has been a
member of various professional organisations in the field of animal
production genetics and served on boards and committees. He has
acted as advisor /consultant /co-ordinator and has received several
awards.
3. Ms Jean Davidson, managing director of Caroza Farms that grows
roses for local and export markets. Ms Davidson received the
National Female Farmer of the Year Award in 1999.
4. Prof Jan Gabriel Raats, executive dean, Faculty of Agricultural
and Environmental Sciences, University of Fort Hare. Held various
positions on several specialist bodies and receiver of various
awards; also involved in community service.
5. Mr Andile Maxwell Hawes, business development manager for
Mpumalanga Agricultural Development Corporation. Member of various
boards, and undertook several study tours.
6. Ms Ansoria Geldenhuys, farming entrepreneur and stud breeder of
Ansoria Gelbvieh Stud. In 2000, she was chosen as Female Farmer of
the Year in the North West Province.
7. Mr Avhatuwi Richard Tshivhase, full-time farmer and president of
Northern Region Farmers Union of Limpopo Province. Connected to
several government institutions and involved in community
service.
8. Dr Moses Mbewe, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Science,
Health and Agriculture at the University of the North. He is
chairperson of the executive committee of the Concerned Lecturers
and Academic Support Services Group. The organisation is concerned
with advancing quality education by encouraging excellence.
9. Mr Moses Singo, managing director of Singoflora, a company
specialising in cut foliage, flower production and trading. He has
extensive knowledge of agricultural issues.
10. Mr Petrus Abram Karsten, managing director of Karsten Farms. He
farms mainly with grapes, melons and sweet melons for local and
export markets. In 1992 shares were issued to his employees. He has
served on the board of CapeSpan as a director from 1986 to
date.
I finally wish you a pleasant stay with the ARC more courage for
new and upcoming agricultural research challenges.
Enquiries: Alfred Madzivhandila on 012 427 9758, 083 207 9786
Issued by Ministry of Agriculture and Land Affairs
30 June 2003
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