AGM 2018
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa held its Annual General Meeting in Killarney, Johannesburg on Wednesday 20 June 2018. Current President Shamida Smit welcomed members to the AGM and spoke about the Institute moving into a Digital era with the launch of boardroom and the introduction of webinars as some of the highlights of the year.
Stephen Sadie delivered the CEO’s overview profiling our members and students in terms of demographic and geographic characteristics. He highlighted the opportunities facing CGISA in terms of the new curriculum, a focus on universities, marketing and international re-branding developments. He also highlighted the institute’s success in running the premier corporate governance conference, the integrated reporting awards and success of the seminars and webinars. The honorary officers for 2018/9 are as follows: - Karen Robinson as Junior Vice President - Sikkie Kajee as President - Robert Likhang as Senior Vice President - Shamida Smit as Past President Resolutions were passed and the results were as follows: Resolution 1 – 100% in favour Resolution 2 – Seven individuals were re-elected/elected to the CGISA board and we congratulate them and wish them the very best during their tenure. Re-elected: Natasha Bouwman, Global Governance Partner, Naspers ZernobiaLachporia, Assistant Group Secretary, Liberty Holdings Sandi Linford, Group Company Secretary, Vodacom Group Karen Robinson, Company Secretary, Huge Group Elected: LynelleBagwandeen, Group Company Secretary and General Counsel, Netcare Sonia Giuricich, Owner, Financial, Accounting and Tax Practitioner Services EliznaViljoen, Head of Company Secretarial, Anglo American The two directors who were not elected, Ms C. Carpenter and Ms B. Rufetu, have been invited to serve on CGISA committees. Resolution 3 – 100% in favour We thank all members who were present at the AGM and who submitted their proxy votes; your participation is valued.
 Members listening attentively at the AGM |
 Sandy van Niekerk and Sikkie Kajee |
 Geoffrey Wattrus and Robert Likhang consult each other |
 Members voting
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 Scrutineers Irma Warriner and Sabrina Paxton tallying up the votes |
 Sonia Giuricich (newly elected director) and Nic Benson |
 Ron Heiden, unknown and Sydwell Vushemakota |
 Natasha Bouwman, Nikita Theodosiou and Lynelle Bagwandeen (newly elected director) |
 Shamida Smit, Stephen Sadie, Irma Warriner and Sabrina Paxton enjoy the engaging audience |
 Sikkie Kajee hands Robert Likhang the Senior Vice President medallion |
 Shamida Smit hands Sikkie Kajee the President’s medallion |
 Zernobia Lachporia thanks Shamida Smit for her contribution as president |
AGM 2017
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa held its Annual General Meeting in Killarney, Johannesburg on Wednesday 21 June 2017. The honorary officers for 2017/8 were elected as follows: - Shamida Smit as President - Sikkie Kajee as Senior Vice President - Robert Likhang as Vice President and - Karyn Southgate as Past President President Karyn Southgate welcomed members to the AGM and highlighted the difficulties in the economy particularly as they affected SMEs. This also had an impact on our members and students.
Stephen Sadie delivered the CEO’s overview which provided a profile of our members and students in terms of age, geographic, gender and racial characteristics. He also highlighted the key opportunities facing CGISA in terms of the new curriculum, a focus on universities, strengthening our training capacity, marketing and international developments. He also highlighted the Institute’s success in running the premier corporate governance conference, the integrated reporting awards, and a host of CPD seminars.
These are very exciting times ahead for CGISA. It was wonderful to see so many members attend and thank you to everyone who sent in a proxy form. Both resolutions were passed Below are some photos from the evening.
 Karyn Southgate hands over the Presidency to Shamida Smit |
 Robert Likhang becomes the new Vice President |
 Past President Karyn Southgate, President Shamida Smit & Vice President Robert Likhang |
 CEO Stephen Sadie reviews highlights of 2016
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 Members vote on the 2 resolutions |
 Members mingle |
 Nicky Edmunds (left) and Natasha Bouwmann (CGISA Directors) |
 Members enjoy the cocktails & canapes |
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AGM 2016
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa held its Annual General Meeting in Killarney, Johannesburg on Wednesday 8 June 2016. The honorary officers for 2016/7 were elected as follows:
- Karyn Southgate as President,
- Shamida Smit as Senior Vice President,
- Sikkie Kajee as Vice President and
- Johann Neethling as Past President.
* All resolutions were passed. * CEO Stephen Sadie delivered an overview of 2015 that included information on students, members, events, marketing, finance and international. * Lynda Eatwell received a commendation for meritorious service for her work on getting commissioner of oath status for CGISA members. * Guests mingled with members of the CGISA board, colleagues and friends as the proceedings closed with a cocktail evening.
 Johann Neethling hands over the Presidency to Karyn Southgate |
 Karyn Southgate, President & Shamida Smit, Senior Vice President |
 Sikkie Kajee, Vice President |
 Sipho Mahlangu, Elize Strauss, Freda Moloi, Sandile Mbhamali & Brian Dialwa
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 Stephen Sadie presents an overview of 2015 |
 Geoff Watrus & Robert Likhang |
 Herman Kocks, Natasha Bouwman & Jill Parratt |
 Shamida Smit, Jenny Maybery, Karyn Southgate & Stephen Sadie |
 Lynda Eatwell & Ophelia Akosah |
AGM 2015
On Wednesday evening 10 June 2015, Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa held its Annual General Meeting in Killarney, Johannesburg. We had a very encouraging turnout of almost 50 members. The honorary officers were elected for 2015/6 as follows
- Johann Neethling as President,
- Karyn Southgate as Senior Vice President,
- Shamida Smit as Vice President and
- Zernobia Lachporia as Past President.
* All resolutions were passed. * CEO Stephen Sadie delivered an overview of 2014 that included information on student profile, member profile, assessment, events and challenges facing CGISA. * Joel Wolpert was awarded the Distinguished Service Award posthumously. * Guests mingled with members of the CGISA board, colleagues and friends as the proceedings closed with a cocktail evening.
 Neil Gove reviews the Integrated Report |
 Members vote for each resolution |
 Sydwell Vushamakota (left) |
 CEO Stephen Sadie gave an overview of 2014
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 Alvaro Damas takes part in the Q & A |
 Members |
 CGISA Director, Sikkie Kajee, answers questions regarding the financials |
 CGISA Director, Rob Furney counts the votes |
 Member Rob Hooier |
 Zernobia Lachporia hands over the Presidency to Johann Neethling
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 Johann Neethling hands over the Snr Vice Presidency to Karyn Southgate |
 Karyn Southgate hands over the Vice Presidency to Shamida Smit |
 The Distinguished Service Award was awarded to Joel Wolpert posthumously |
AGM 2014
On Wednesday 11 June, Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa held its Annual General Meeting in Killarney, Johannesburg. The honorary officers for 2014/2015 are as follows:
- Zernobia Lachporia as President
- Johann Neethling as Senior Vice President
- Karyn Southgate as Vice President
- Raymond Pillay as Past President.
- Guests mingled with members of the CGISA board, colleagues and friends as the proceedings closed with a cocktail evening.
All resolutions were passed.
Joel Wolpert, Robert Likhang, Sandile Mbhamali, |
Nicky Edmunds, Bert Kok, Zernobia Lachporia |
Stephen Sadie and Mike Dyke |
Zernobia Lachporia (President), Johann Neethling (Senior Vice President) |
Herman Koch, Carina Wessels, Johann Neethling, Jill Parratt |
Eugene Shepherd, Kobus Bosman, Alvaro Damas, Sandy van Niekerk |
AGM 2013
On Wednesday evening 15th May 2013, Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa held its Annual General Meeting in Killarney, Johannesburg.

Members of the Board at the AGM
Highlights:
- The honorary officers were elected for 2013/4 as follows: Raymond Pillay as President, Zernobia Lachporia as Senior Vice President, Johann Neethling as Vice President and Carina Wessels as Past President.
- Carina Wessels delivered a presentation addressing highlights since the last AGM
- Guests mingled with members of the CGISA board, colleagues and friends as the proceedings closed with a cocktail evening.
Stephen Sadie, Carina Wessels and Joel Wolpert welcome all in attendance |
Members vote for the passing of a resolution |
Carina Wessels congratulates the new President of CGISA – Raymond Pillay |
Senior Vice President Zernobia Lachporia hands over the role of Vice President to Johann Neethling |
Raymond Pillay, Zernobia Lachporia, Johann Neethling and Carina Wessels |
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AGM 2012
On Wednesday evening 16th May 2012, Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa held its Annual General Meeting at their office in Killarney, Johannesburg.

From left- Nicky Edmunds, Past President; Carina Wessels, President & Zernobia Lachporia, Vice President

From left- Stephen Sadie, CEO; Nicky Edmunds, Past President & Carina Wessels, President
Highlights:
- The honorary officers were elected for 2012/3 as follows: Carina Wessels as President, Raymond Pillay as Senior Vice President, Zernobia Lachporia as Vice President and Nicky Edmunds as Past President.
- The Special Distinguished Service Award was presented to Robert Lees for his actions in representing members on international issues.
- CEO Stephen Sadie delivered a presentation addressing highlights since the last AGM and he also gave an update on International matters.
- New members of the Board were introduced: Sandile Mbhamali, Sikkie Kajee, Herman Kocks, Chris Wilson, Karyn Southgate and Johan Neethling.
- Guests mingled with members of the CGISA board, colleagues and friends as the proceedings closed with a cocktail evening.
Bob Lees accepts the Special Distinguished Service award |
Bob Lees and Carina Wessels |
Carina Wessels congratulates Zernobia Lachporia on becoming Vice President |
From left - Bob Lees, Pat Smit, Mr Damas |
From left - John Roberts, Richard Grant & Robert Likhang |
From left-Andy Sello, Robert Likhang, Zernobia Lachporia & Sandile Mbhamali |
From left-Bob Lees, Jill Parratt & Bert Kok |
From left-Sikkie Kajee & Brian Dialwa |
Herman Kocks, Carina Wessels, Nicky Edmunds |
Members and Directors mingle at the cocktail function |
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AGM 2011
On Thursday evening 12th May 2011, Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa held its Annual General Meeting. This was the first time the AGM was held at the institute's new office in Killarney.

Raymond Pillay, Vice President, Nicky Edmunds, President, Carina Wessels, Senior Vice President
Highlights:
- The honorary offices were elected for 2011/12 as follows: Nicky Edmunds as President, Carina Wessels as Senior Vice President and Raymond Pillay as Vice President.
- The Distinguished Service Award was given to Bonny Thebenyane from Botswana.
- Overall it was good to see that our members are positive and it was clearly communicated that the CGISA has its members’ interests as top priority.
- Members got to see our new office and mingled with colleagues and friends as the proceedings closed with a cocktail evening.
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CarinaWessels and Raymond Pillay |
Bert Kok and Nicky Edmunds |
Nicky Edmunds presents Bonny with a Distinguished Service Award |
Stephen Sadie delivers the CEO's report |
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