Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal announces the Death of Board Member: Mr Comfort Ngidi
2020-09-01 12:30:00
Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal regrets to announce the passing of Mr Comfort Ngidi, Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of Directors of Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal who died on Saturday, 29 August 2020.
Mr Ngidi has been a key member of the Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal, having served as a Chairperson for the Human Resource, Social and Ethics Committee. Mr Ngidi has been on the board from 2017 and has brought a wealth of experience and offered valuable contribution to the organisation during his tenure.
Mr Comfort Ndigi was the founding Partner and Director of Ngidi and Company incorporated, a commercial law firm based in Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria.
Speaking on behalf of the Board of Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal, the Board Chairperson, Ms Ina Cronje said: âWe are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Ngidi who was very critical in the drive for human resource management, social and ethics as chairperson of the boardâs sub-committee. He assisted in ensuring that the organisation was up to speed on all issues related to the worker relations. We have not only lost an activist but also a formidable leader.â
Mr Neville Matjie, the Chief Executive Officer of TIKZN said âthis is really a sad day for TIKZN, our staff and the board. I wish to convey our deep-felt condolences to Mr Ngidiâs family, friends and industry associates. He was a valued member of the Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal Board who brought a wealth of experience and offered valuable contributions to the Board and its Committees. He will be sorely missed.â
ENDS,
Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal Board of Directors
For more details please contact:
Angel (Mkhethie)Shabangu
Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal
076 062 3779 / 031 368 9667