Hi
The Wikimedia South Africa AGM is scheduled to be held tomorrow, Sat 8 November.
However, the last communication that I can see to members was on 17 Oct, saying "Venue to be confirmed". I see now that the venues have been added to the AGM agenda, but please share details of the venue with members in advance.
Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make the meeting, but there are a few issues I'd like to see clarity on.
There is a lot more money available these days, and it's important that WikimediaZA develops greater transparency in how these funds are being utilised, especially when it comes to payments and remuneration for board members. For example, "Support African languages" is a very broad description in the 24/25 report. As a member I'd like to see a much more detailed line item breakdown, such as venue rental/s, transport, materials, payments/remuneration to directors, etc.
Around the election of board members, I see that there have been some changes, such as board members being eligible for two consecutive two-year terms only. The new Incorporation document, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y9pmIau5bcN9E17PCcfBQqgz_I3Q6vna/view, states that the board shall consist of seven members, with three being re-elected each year.
Will the term limits apply from the upcoming election, or will they be retrospective? If the latter, there are three board members that have already served four years or more, and with the size of the board dropping last year from 11 to 6, that means at least four new board members would need to be elected, assuming everyone eligible is standing again.
The numbers also don't make sense, as the document states that "3 director seats will be eligible for election each year", but the term is two years. Also, even if the numbers matched, electing 3 of 7 each time means that at least one board member must serve more than two consecutive terms.
Wishing everyone a good meeting, and hoping that we'll get clarity on the above soon.
thanks, ian
-----Original Message----- From: Info [mailto:info@wikimedia.org.za] Sent: 10 October 2025 05:21 PM To: wikimediaza@lists.wikimedia.org Subject: [Wikimedia ZA] Wikimedia South Africa 2025 AGM
Good Day Wikimedia South Africa Members
Please take note that our Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 08 November 2025 at 10 AM.
The AGM will be held in a hybrid fashion with options to attend in person in locations below:
Cape Town:
Venue to be confirmed
Johannesburg:
Venue to be confirmed
Online:
WMZA Annual General Meeting 2025
Saturday, 8 November 2025, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eon-hpwk-swa
Or dial: (ZA) +27 10 823 0848 PIN: 859 078 657#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/eon-hpwk-swa?pin=2868575838018
Agenda
2025 AGM Agenda https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_South_Africa/2025-AGM
Documents for Consideration
1. Proxy Form <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrGPBEk-D6YoXBjaJVdrQrF_WSGeUU-e/view?usp=drive_link> (For confirming a proxy if you cannot attend) 2. Expression of Interest Form <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r63YtK0AIAXCclssfymON6eEmWbdHixn/view> (For submitting interest in being considered board of Chapter. 1. Take Note - Candidates must have been chapter subscribed/paying members for at least two years, with either an annual or lifetime membership to stand for the Chapters Board. 2. Candidates must have a good standing in the community and no prior history of convicted violation of Trust and Safety, Universal Code of Conduct, Friendly Space Policy or history that may bringWikimedia ZA into disrepute. 3.
Incorporation of Board Members <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Incorporation_of_Board_Members_into_Wikimedia_ZA_Board#3.2_Election>(Meta page detailing board member information.) 4. Changes to Incorporation of Board Members <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y9pmIau5bcN9E17PCcfBQqgz_I3Q6vna/view> (Approved by Board in special board meeting on 09 October 2025) 5. 2024 AGM Minutes <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_South_Africa/2024-AGM> 6. 2024-2025 Annual Report <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WM_ZA/Annual_Report_2024-25>Best Regards Wikimedia South Africa _______________________________________________ WikimediaZA mailing list -- wikimediaza@lists.wikimedia.org To unsubscribe send an email to wikimediaza-leave@lists.wikimedia.org To unsubscribe, send an email to %(real_name)s-unsubscribe@%(host_name)s