Notice Of A Board Resolution To Call A Special General Meeting No Later Than 30 November 2021

General Notice
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  1. A general notice dated 18 June 2021 communicated to members that on 10 June 2021 the National Board of the NHA (“Board”) received a written requisition signed by not less than 100 members to call a Special General Meeting (“SGM”) in terms of clause 13 of the Constitution. According to the requisition, the object of the SGM is to consider, and if deemed fit, approve the amendment of the Constitution in order to reconstitute the Board and to remove all references to the office of the Racing Control Executive. 
  1. On 15 June 2021 at a special meeting held for this purpose, the Board resolved to call for the SGM to be held on 1 September 2021. As at date hereof, no notice of the SGM has been published or sent to members to convene the meeting in terms of clause 12.3 of the Constitution. 
  1. On 9 August 2021, and following discussions between the chairlady of the NHA, Susan Rowett and the chairman of the South African National Trainers Association (SANTA), Tony Rivalland, a pre-engagement meeting took place between a sub-committee of the Board and representatives of SANTA, who have been driving the process in regard to the NHA members who signed the requisition that called for a SGM. It was agreed by those present that more time is necessary to allow for meaningful discussions between interested members and representatives of the Board prior to the SGM. 
  1. The Board believes that it will be just and equitable to hold the SGM at a later date to afford interested members and the representatives of the Board sufficient opportunity to engage on the proposed amendments of the Constitution and to attempt to resolve any disputes in this regard. 
  1. The Board hereby gives notice that today it resolved to call the SGM of members to consider and vote on the proposed amendments of the Constitution, by no later than Tuesday, 30 November 2021. The resolution was adopted subject to clauses 12.3 and 13 of the NHA Constitution, as well as any prevailing restrictions under the regulations issued in terms of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002. 
  1. Clause 12.3.1 of the Constitution provides that the SGM shall be convened by notice published in the Official Publication and/or the NHA website not less than 21 days prior to the meeting. Notice of the time and place of the SGM will therefore be given in terms of the requirements of the Constitution, after the Board has determined the date on which the SGM will be held. As required by clause 12.3.2 of the Constitution, the notice convening the meeting shall also specify the object and business of the SGM. 
  1. Documents relevant to the proceedings, including proxy forms, will be forwarded to members and/or placed on the NHA website not less than 21 days prior to the meeting. 

The Board hereby invites members to make written representations to the Board regarding the proposals in the requisition to amend the NHA Constitution. The Board welcomes any constructive proposals by all interested members to improve the operations of the NHA.  Please send your recommendations to – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..