BOTHA Gold Mines has announced that Themba Kingsely Hlongwani’s tenure as the company’s managing director ended with effect from October 20, 2026 following a shareholders meeting held on the same day.
The company, however reassured all stakeholders that executive management remains in office, with all executives continuing to discharge their respective duties, responsibilities and mandates as normal.
“Side Electrical (Private) Limited, trading as Botha Gold Mine, wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Mr Themba Kingsley Hlongwani for his service and contribution to the Company during his tenure as Managing Director,” the company said in a statement.
Company advised its stakeholders, business partners, contractors, employees and members of the public that Hlongwani’s tenure as managing director had concluded with effect from 20 October 2026.
“For all matters relating to Botha Gold Mine’s operations and business affairs, stakeholders are requested to contact Ashley Zulu. For communications, media enquiries and requests for
information, please contact Josephine Mukute,” the company said
The company said all mining operations, contractual obligations and business engagements will continue through the company’s established management structures and duly authorised representatives.
“For the avoidance of doubt, following the conclusion of his tenure as managing director, Hlongwani no longer holds authority to represent, transact business or enter into new commitments on behalf of the company in that capacity. Stakeholders are therefore requested to direct all official company business through the appropriate authorised channels,” said the company.
Side Electrical Limited says it remains committed to good corporate governance, operational stability, accountability and the continued growth and development of Botha Gold Mine.