ERWAT is pleased to welcome the newly appointed members of its Board of Directors. Their leadership marks a significant turning point in strengthening ERWAT’s commitment to excellence, operational stability, and future-focused service delivery.
The new Board members are:
- Ms. Ursula Ntsubane – Chairperson
- Ms. Dzunani Makgopa
- Mr. Bohani Shingange
- Mr. Tshilidzi Nephawe
- Mr. Kennedy Chihota – Managing Director
We are confident that this Board will guide ERWAT into a new era, strengthening wastewater treatment capacity across the City of Ekurhuleni and ensuring that ERWAT remains a sustainable, responsive, and financially viable institution.
Stakeholders in Attendance
This milestone occasion was attended by key stakeholders and dignitaries, including:
- Mr. Pius Mabogoane – Advisor to the Executive Mayor
- Mr. Nthuse Lebepe – Strategic Advisor to the MMC: Water and Sanitation
- Ms. Ursula Ntsubane – Chairperson
- Mr. Tshilidzi Nephawe – ERWAT Board Member
- Cllr. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza – Executive Mayor, City of Ekurhuleni
- Cllr. Thembi Msane – MMC for Water and Sanitation
- Ms. Dzunani Makgopa – ERWAT Board Member
- Mr. Kennedy Chihota – Managing Director, ERWAT
- Mr. Thokozani Maseko – Head of Department: Water and Sanitation
- Mr. Bohani Shingange – ERWAT Board Member
- Ms. Yoli Maphalala – Divisional Head, CoE Risk Department
A New Chapter for ERWAT
ERWAT looks forward to a future shaped by strong governance, accountability, and strategic oversight. The appointment of the new Board signals a renewed commitment to operational excellence and a continued focus on delivering quality wastewater treatment services that support the growth and development of the City of Ekurhuleni.


