Solidarity Fund appoints Tandi Nzimande to take over as CEO

CAPE TOWN – The Solidarity Fund on Wednesday announced the appointment of Amanda Tandiwe Nzimande as Fund chief executive (CEO), taking over from Nomkhita Nqweni.

The Fund’s board formally endorsed Nzimande at a meeting on Tuesday. “Her work, not only in major financial institutions, but in the development and empowerment fields, places her in an ideal position to lead The Fund as it moves into a new phase of its existence and carries on its important work to meet its mandate through efficiency, integrity and passion,” reads a statement released on Wednesday.

Nqweni leaves her position at the end of this week and The Fund thanked her for her hard work, passion and steady leadership during a challenging time for all of South Africa.

“For the seven months of her pro bono tenure, (Nqweni) has worked tirelessly to establish and maintain a credible and transparent structure that would enable The Fund to respond rapidly and responsibly to South Africa’s needs during the Covid-19 pandemic,” reads the statement.

“The Solidarity Fund is a job of passion,” said Gloria Serobe, chairperson of The Fund. “It requires commitment, determination, and a core belief in the power we South Africans have to beat any challenge when we stand together.