In practising what it advocates, on 1st
December 2012, the Swaziland Diaspora Platform held it’s second annual general
meeting in Johannesburg. The
principles of transparency and accountability were in full effect as the
outgoing Executive Management Team gave report backs on how the organisation
performed against its mandate, how monies were spent and how the organisation
itself was managed internally.
As with all new organizations there were plenty areas
that were identified for improvement, however the towering successes of the
organisation in its short existence give hope to the growth and impact of the
organisation in the coming years.
In keeping with it’s record of good governance, the
AGM spent considerable amounts of time examining the relevance of it’s
Constitution and strategic goals, which determine the implementation plan for
the next year. Some of the key
changes to Constitution and strategic direction of the SDP are it’s new vision
and mission, which now read:
The Swaziland Diaspora
Platform shall “Create a space for
constructive and coordinated action for Swazis in the Diaspora to engage,
reflect and reach out towards contributing to alternative sustainable
development models in Swaziland.”
This shall be done “Through promoting a culture of human rights,
people-centred-development and respect for the environment.”
To take the organisation forward for the next year,
the SDP elected a new Executive Management Team as follows:
Chairperson: Mr.
Thembinkosi Dlamini
Deputy
Chairperson: Mr. Nhlanhla Msibi
Secretary
General: Ms Ntombenhle Khathwane
Deputy Secretary
General: Mr.
Brian Ntshangase
Treasurer: Mr.
Simphiwe Ntenteza
Additional
Members: Ms.
Nqobile Mkhatshwa
Mr. Samkeliso Ndwandwe
The Annual Report of the Swaziland Diaspora Platform
2011/2012 will be published and available electronically shortly
ISSUED BY:
Swaziland Diaspora Platform
Contact: Ms N Khathwane
072 1899 361
Email: swazidiaspora@gmail.com
