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The WOMESA South Africa chapter was relaunched on Wednesday, 31 May 2023 in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The re-launch event was led by South Africa’s Minister of Transport, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga, accompanied by the Eastern Cape Province Premier, Mr Oscar Mabuyane, the province’s Transport MEC, Mr Xolile Nqatha, Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor, Mr Gary van Niekerk, along with several women of different occupations in the region’s maritime economic sector.
Get more details about the relaunch event on the SAMSA blog here
Governing Structure
- Chairperson – Adv Phyllis Difeto, TNPA
- Vice Chairperson – Ms Nokozola Nkowane, PRSA
- Secretary – Ms Lulama Mthembu, SAMSA
- Deputy Secretary – Ms Siphokazi Mbaba, AMSOL
- Treasurer – Ms Lindiwe Mawowa, DOT
- Deputy Treasurer – Ms Mpumi Dweba, TNPA
- Marketing & Communications Officer – Ms Ayanda Mantshogo, TNPA
- Marketing & Communications Officer – Adv Thembelihle Mapipa, MKI
- Honorary Member – Honourable S Chikunga, Minister of Transport
Strategic Plan Objectives 2022 – 2026
- To enhance training and capacity building;
- To strengthen mentorship programs;
- To identify reliable resource mobilization and fundraising approaches;
- To establish and nurture smart partnerships and networks;
- To intensify the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV);
- To identify new opportunities for women in the Blue Economy;
- To establish of new sub-structures;
- To retain and increase membership;
- To enhance research and development;
- To promote visibility and intensify advocacy and awareness; and
- To undertake Corporate and Social Responsibility activities (Economic, Social & Governance) ESG.
