By REGINALD KANYANE
28 February 2025 – The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) said it welcomed the appointment of the interim board of directors, which was announced on 27 February 2025, by the government. The agency said this significant development marks a new chapter in the journey of the company as it works towards achieving excellence and delivering in accordance with the expectations of its customers.
SITA’s acting Managing Director, Gopal Reddy said the interim board brings a wealth of experience and expertise from both the ICT industry and other sectors. Reddy said this will be instrumental in guiding SITA through this transitional period.
“We are confident that their leadership will provide the strategic direction and governance needed to steer the company towards sustainable growth and improved performance.
“The newly appointed non-executive directors that form the interim board are Ms Sedzani Mudau (Chairperson), Mr Willie Vukela (DPSA representative), Mr Willie Mathebula (National Treasury representative), Adv Johannes Collen Weapond and Mr Omega Shelembe (Department of Communication and Digital Technologies),” he said.
Reddy further said, executive directors will form part of the board complement. He added that SITA is committed to working collaboratively with the interim board to address the challenges the company faces and to seize the opportunities that lie ahead.
“With the interim board in place, this marks a step towards restoring governance and to focus among other things, on urgent and priority business decisions.
“All SITA teams will support the interim board and contribute towards the long-term success and resilience of the company,” said Reddy.
He said they would like to extend their gratitude to all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and partners, for their continued support and trust in SITA. Reddy said as they embark on this new journey, they remain dedicated to upholding their core values that include accountability, integrity, and customer centricity in all that we do.
“SITA believes that with the interim board’s guidance and the collective efforts of everyone, the company will emerge stronger and more capable of delivering outstanding results for all our stakeholders,” he said.
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