The Northern Cape GISSA Region was relaunched on 24 February 2016, in Kimberley at the Francis Baard District Municipality. The revival of GISSA in the region involved two years of negotiations with key personnel working with GI Sc. activities in the province. GISSA National Chairperson, Morena Letsosa, attended the relaunch accompanied by the GISSA National Secretary, Dr. Manie Brynand.
The newly elected branch committee is headed by Matthews Makinta, chairperson, with Nomsa Sikosana as vice chairperson. The treasurer portfolio is the responsibility of Boitumelo Shuping and the secretary portfolio is handled by Lindelani Hlophe. Other members of the committee are Liezel Ahjum, Christa Kruger and Corrie Burger
Christa Kruger, Corrie Burger, Liezel Ahjum, Morena Letsosa, Matthews Makinta, Boitumelo Shuping, Nomsa Sikosana and Lindelani Hlophe.
Further GISSA activities for 2016 include the national annual general meeting of GISSA which will be focusing on the theme: “Road to a successful 2016”. The national AGM will take place from 09h00 until 16h00 on 8 April 2016 at the offices of the Department of Environmental Affairs, in Pretoria.
Contact Morena Letsosa, GISSA, Tel 011 999-4019, morena.letsosa@ekurhuleni.gov.za
