Question NW2393 to the Minister of Transport
02 November 2020 - NW2393
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Transport
What criteria will he use in appointing the next board of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa to prevent what was experienced with the previous board?
Reply:
The composition of the Board of control of PRASA is provided in Section 24 of the Legal Succession to the South African Transport Services Act, 1989 (Act No. 9 of 1989). Section 24(1) empowers the Minister to appointment a Board of Control of eleven (11) Members.
The criteria for appointing the Board of Control is as follows:
a) Publication of an advert in the Media calling for nomination of persons to serve as Members of the Board of Control of PRASA.
b) Shortlisting of nominated persons.
c) Recommendation for appointment of suitable candidates.
d) Request Cabinet approval for appointment of recommended candidates.
e) Once Cabinet approves/supports the recommendations, the Minister will appoint the approved candidates.
f) The candidates will be given appointment letters and will be inducted and resume their duties.