The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has welcomed its new board members who were introduced by the Executive Mayor, Councillor Herman Mashaba and Member of the Mayoral Committee for Transport, Councillor Nonhlanhla Makhuba at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place on the 13th of June 2018 at Johannesburg Theatre.

Mr Sipho Tshabalala continues his role as Chairperson into a new term. In leading the Board, Tshabalala will be supported by the following Non-Executive members: Ms Thobile Magerman, Mr Steven Thunzi and Mr Albert Torres have been reappointed as board members. Newly appointed Non-Executive members are Mr Xolisa Mnyani, Ms Thabiso Kutumela, Mr Albert Mokoena and Mr Lloyd Mayedwa. In addition, two Executive Directors have been appointed, that is Mr Goodwill Mbatha: Acting Managing Director and Mr Ron Stevenson: Acting Chief Financial Officer.

Mr Tshabalala is an entrepreneur with a passion for youth development and tourism. He is recognised for his contribution to the development of youth through arts, sports and culture in Africa. He is locally known for his vibrant and thriving restaurant, Vilakazi in Soweto. Amongst other roles, Mr Tshabalala serves as the Chairperson of the Youth Charter for Sports (Africa), Chairperson of Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, South West Region and a committee member of the Johannesburg Tourism Stakeholder Committee.

On behalf of the JRA Executive Management team, we welcome all Board members and look forward to serving under their leadership and strategic input in guiding JRA in fulfilling its mandate.

 
Issued by Johannesburg Roads Agency