{"id":382,"date":"2023-06-27T11:43:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T11:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ppecb2025\/?page_id=382"},"modified":"2025-08-19T08:09:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T08:09:07","slug":"board-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/annualreports.ppecb.com\/2425\/part-4-annual-financial-statements\/board-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Board Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; module_id=&#8221;section_one&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;76px||0px|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;76px|20px|0px|20px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;76px|20px|0px|20px|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;BreadcrumbRow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; positioning=&#8221;absolute&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;top_center&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|20px|0px|20px|true|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"breadcrumb__2024\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/annualreports.ppecb.com\/2425\/part-4-annual-financial-statements\/\" style=\"color:#f5821f;\">Part 4 > <\/a>  Board Report<\/span><\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<style><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .et_pb_column:has(.breadcrumb__2024) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    position: static !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .et_pb_row:has(.content__column) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    position: static !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_class=&#8221;page-head-section pageHead__Top&#8221; 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text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>1. Introduction<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#00adef&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In terms of the Perishable Products Export Control Act 9 of 1983 (PPEC Act) and the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999 (PFMA) this report addresses the performance of the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) and relevant compliance with statutory requirements.<\/p>\n<p>In the opinion of the Board, which fulfils the role of an Accounting Authority as envisaged by the PFMA, the annual financial statements fairly reflect the financial position of the PPECB as at 31 March 2025 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended.<\/p>\n<p>We have pleasure in submitting to Parliament, through the Minister of Agriculture, this report and the audited annual financial statements of the PPECB for the year ended 31 March 2025.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F5821F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>2. Statutory basis<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#00adef&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB was established in June of 1926. As a Schedule 3A National Public Entity, the PPECB is constituted and mandated in terms of the PPEC Act to perform cold chain services.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F5821F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>3. The PPECB mandate<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#00adef&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB is an independent service provider of quality certification and cold chain management services for producers and exporters of perishable food products. These services support the PPECB\u2019s strategic objectives of enhancing the credibility of the South African export certificate and supporting the export competitiveness of South Africa\u2019s perishable product industries.<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB also delivers inspection and food safety services assigned by the DoA under the Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990 (APS Act). The presence of the PPECB in the export industry is furthermore enhanced by South Africa\u2019s recognition as an approved country under the European Commission Regulation 543 of 2011. This agreement recognises the South African inspection system as equivalent to those of the European Union inspection bodies and therefore ensures less frequent checks at the port of import into the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F5821F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>4. The PPECB purpose, vision, mission and values<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#00adef&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB\u2019s purpose is to ensure product integrity. Its vision is to enable its customers to be the preferred suppliers of perishable products worldwide. This vision is supported by the PPECB\u2019s mission to empower its people to execute its mandates to ensure the integrity of customers\u2019 products. This mission is further underpinned by the PPECB values of professionalism, accountability, integrity, agility, collaboration and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F5821F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>5. The Board<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content ul-arrow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#00adef&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The constitution of the Board is prescribed by the PPEC Act which requires that nine (9) members be appointed by the Executive Authority. At the date of this report, there were eleven (11) members all of whom are non-executive members.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content ul-arrow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#00adef&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-42\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-42 alternate__columns alternate__columns--grey th__border--green align__middle\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">NAME<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">INDUSTRY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ms J Atwood-Palm<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Processed foods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mr W Bam<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Table grapes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mr I Beukes<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Citrus fruit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mr M Brinkhuis<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pome and stone fruit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mr D Donkin<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Subtropical fruit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ms M Kotze<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pome and stone fruit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mr B Mavume<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Marine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ms B Njobe<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ministerial representative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dr C Nkuna<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Organised agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mr N Rambau<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">ICT representative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ms P Tlomatsane<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Citrus fruit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-42 from cache -->\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The tenure of office for the members of the Board shall not exceed three (3) years, as per the conditions determined by the Executive Authority. Section 9 of the PPEC Act enables the Board to determine its own board members\u2019 remuneration. National Treasury instructions together with board remuneration trends and feasibility are considered when determining board remuneration.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F5821F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>6. Board meetings<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content ul-arrow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#00adef&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Board meets at least four (4) times per annum, or as circumstances necessitate. Board meetings follow a formal agenda to ensure all substantive matters are addressed and information relevant to the meetings are supplied to Board members in advance so that they can make informed and reasoned decisions.<\/p>\n<p>All documents submitted to the Board are reviewed by the PPECB Executive Committee and approved by the Chief Executive Officer to ensure completeness and relevance.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F5821F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>7. Executive Management<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#00adef&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB\u2019s Executive Management team is listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chief Executive Officer: Mr L Jansen<\/li>\n<li>Chief Financial Officer: Mr J Schwiebus <em>(Retired 16 April 2025)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Chief Operations Officer: Mr C Julius<\/li>\n<li>Chief Information Officer: Ms B Daries <em>(Appointed 1 September 2024)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Human Capital Executive: Ms P Luwaca<\/li>\n<li>Chief Information Officer: Ms Y Ramiah<em> (Resigned 30 April 2024)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F5821F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>8. Board members\u2019 interest in contracts<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content ul-arrow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#00adef&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>None of the members of the Board had any interest in contracts entered into during the year under review.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F5821F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>9. Finances<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content ul-arrow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#00adef&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB is self-funded by charging statutory fees (levies) to recover costs for services rendered. The PPECB made a net deficit of R19.27 million (2024: R1.60 million) for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements provide further details regarding the entity\u2019s financial performance.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F5821F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>10. Annual Financial statements<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content ul-arrow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#00adef&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Board confirms that they are responsible for preparing the annual financial statements that fairly present the state of affairs of the PPECB at the end of the financial year. The annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and the requirements of the PFMA.<\/p>\n<p>They are based on appropriate accounting policies and are supported by reasonable and prudent judgments and estimates. The external auditors are responsible for carrying out an independent examination of the annual financial statements in accordance with the International Standards of Auditing and for reporting any findings thereon.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F5821F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>11. 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This basis presumes that funds will be available to finance future operations and that the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities, contingent obligations and commitments will occur in the ordinary course of business.<\/p>\n<p>The Board reviewed and approved the PPECB\u2019s financial budgets for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 and is satisfied that adequate resources exist to continue business for the foreseeable future. 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Annual performance information<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content ul-arrow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#00adef&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In the PPECB\u2019s annual performance information, its achievements are highlighted against the predetermined objectives for the year. The PPECB achieved eleven of its fourteen objectives for the year, a 79% success rate. 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The proposed statutory fees (levies) for the financial year are subject to annual review and approval by the Executive Authority.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#F5821F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>17. 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