The IEEE South Africa Section held a committee meeting where all chapter chairs and affinity group chairs were invited. Thirteen volunteers attended the meeting. The meeting overviewed the performance and challenges raised by the organisational units. A number of suggestions were made towards improving the processes. 

In addition, a presentation was given by Dr Daniel Moeketsi,  Senior Research Scientist: Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC, www.chpc.ac.za/)

Meeting information:

Date: November 18, 2016

Venue: University of Cape Town, Cape Town

Attendees (as shown in the picture, from left to right): 

Daniel Moeketsi,  Senior Research Scientist: Centre for High Performance Computing

Gerhard Hancke, Conference Coordinator: IEEE South Africa Section, Admission & Advancement: IEEE South Africa Section

Darryn Cornish, Student representative: IEEE South Africa Section Student Activities Committee (SAC)

Alex Mhungu, Electronic Communications Committee Chair: IEEE South Africa Section

Shaun Kaplan, Chair: IEEE South Africa Section

Riana Geschke, Past Chair: IEEE South Africa Section, Nominations & Appointment Committee Chair: IEEE South Africa Section

Lindokuhle Shongwe, 2016 UCT SB Vice Chair

Craig Plaatjes, Chair: University of Cape Town Student Branch

Azeem Khan, Chapter Chair: IEEE South Africa Joint Chapter Industrial Electronics, Industry Applications & Power Electronics (IE13/IA34/PEL35)

David Oyedokun, Secretary: IEEE South Africa Section, Young Professionals Affinity Group (Southern Region): 

Albert Lysko, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect: IEEE South Africa Section, Past Chair: IEEE South Africa Joint AP/MTT/EMC Chapter (not in the picture as he tool the picture)

Komla Folly, Professional Activities: IEEE South Africa Section, Chapter Chair (also not in the picture)