MUNICIPAL DEMARCATION BOARD
MDB GAME-CHANGERS
Committed to deliver spatial justice The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) has transformed drastically over the years in terms of gender parity to currently being led by 50% of Board Members who are women. This has contributed to the good and consistent performance of the entity which is on an upward trajectory to deliver spatial justice.
MBALI PEARL MYENI DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON
Municipal Demarcation Board – Non-executive Director & Deputy Chairperson of the Board; Moses Kotane Institute – Non-executive Director; KZN Liquor Authority – Non-executive Director and Chairperson of the Board; KZN Gambling and Betting Board – Non-executive Director and Deputy Chairperson of the Board; Business Owner of two (2) POSTNET franchises, in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal. WHAT MOTIVATES HER AND ADVICE TO OTHER WOMEN TO SUCCEED
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orn in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, Mbali Myeni is a middle child from a family of five siblings. She holds a Masters of Commerce (MCom), Master’s in BusinessAdministration (MBA), Honours Bachelor of ArtsDegree (Communication Science Major), Diploma in Project Management, Bachelor of Arts (BA). Her experience extends throughout her leadership roles in both the public and private sectors and a combination of more than 20 years of local and provincial government experience. She has held various positions in the administrative establishment of uMngeni Local Municipality from 2011 until 2016 before she became a Councillor and Mayor of the same municipality serving a five-year term. She has been appointed to various Boards gaining vast experience in Corporate Governance, and was appointed by SALGA to provide training to councillors.
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Myeni believes that women should believe in themselves, their hopes and their aspirations. They should not be told by anyone that it cannot be done. Rather try and fail at it – you will learn from your mistakes. Her advice to all women is to “work hard so that you won’t have to depend on anyone for anything.” As a mother to three beautiful kids she advises women to set an example for their children and to inspire them, “give them an opportunity to learn and be the people that they want to be and knowledge that will allow them to be able to conquer the world.” VIEWS ON FIGHTING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN OUR SOCIETY Myeni believes that if you allow people to take advantage of you it will escalate to the level where you will not be in a position of control. She says that if you are experiencing domestic violence, speak out and reach out for help whilst you can. Don’t give in.
