13 April 2006
At its meeting of 22 March 2006, Cabinet approved the appointment of a new
Board for the South African National Parks (SANParks).
As a result of the Cabinet decision, the following Board members have been
appointed for a period of three years, commencing on 1 April 2006:
1. Ms C Carolus (Chairperson)
2. Dr Nombasa Tsengwa
3. Dr Robert Scholes
4. Ms Mantuka Maisela
5. Mr Murphy Morobe
6. Mr Zakhele Sithole
7. Prof Willem van Riet
8. Ms Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo
9. Ms Yoliswa Makhasi
10. Mr Fundisile Mketeni (DEAT representative)
11. Dr David Mabunda (CEO SANParks)
12. Ms Nombulelo Hlolinhlanhla Mkumane (SANParks Chief Financial Officer)
The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk,
today wished the newly appointed board every success in leading the further
development of the national parks system. "The role of SANParks has never been
of greater importance," said the Minister. "With both biodiversity and tourism
priorities ever closer to the centre of South Africa's growth strategies, we
increasingly find the traditional divisions between the interests of
conservation and the interests of communities blurring and disappearing. Our
parks require firm leadership with both vision and sensitivity, to ensure that
they continue to grow, representing the biodiversity, landscapes, and heritage
assets of South Africa for the sustainable use and benefit of all our
people."
Enquiries:
Riaan Aucamp
Cell: 083 778 9923
Issued by: Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
13 April 2006
