First Mutual Properties Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Temba Ruvingo and Ms Sharon Wekwete as independent, non-executive members of the board.

Mr Ruvingo is a senior level Finance Executive with extensive experience in management, leadership and working with various stakeholders. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Accounting Science, as well as a Master of Business Leadership (MBL) from UNISA. A Registered Assessor and a Registered Public Auditor, Mr Ruvingo has an in-depth knowledge of financial management and the local taxation framework acquired through years of experience working in both private and public accounting.

Ms Wekwete is a lawyer and holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Master of Science (MSc) in Development Studies and is a candidate for the Master of Laws (LLM) programme in Economic Law through UNISA. Ms Wekwete is a highly versatile legal and international development professional with experience in policy and advocacy, strategy, institutional reform, data protection and program management. She has held a variety of managerial and consultancy positions both locally and abroad for private sector, governmental and non-governmental organisations, including the World Bank.

The Board wishes Mr Ruvingo and Ms Wekwete every success in their new roles.

RESIGNATION

The Board also wishes to announce that Ms Ruth B Ncube, a non-independent member of the Board, has tendered her resignation as a director of First Mutual Properties, having been a member of the Board since September 2010.

The Board conveys its sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms Ncube for her dedication, hard work and invaluable contribution to the company.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

S F Lorimer
Group Company Secretary