Dudu Myeni

Dudu Myeni
Chair: SAA
In office
January 2015 – October 2017
Non-executive director: SAA
In office
September 2009 – October 2017
Acting chair: SAA
In office
December 2012 – December 2015
Executive chair: Jacob Zuma Foundation
In office
September 2008 – May 2020
Personal details
Born(1963-10-29)29 October 1963
South Africa
Died14 June 2024(2024-06-14) (aged 60)
Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Political partyAfrican National Congress
Residence(s)Richards Bay, KZN
Alma mater
ProfessionBusiness woman

Duduzile "Dudu" Cynthia Myeni (29 October 1963 – 14 June 2024) was a South African businesswoman, a chairperson of South African Airways SOC Limited,[1] and executive chairperson of the Jacob Zuma Foundation since September 2008.[2]

She is known for her controversial involvement with South African Airways[3] and as a close friend of former president Jacob Zuma.[4][5][6]

During the Zondo Commission of inquiry into state capture the former chief operating officer of Bosasa Angelo Agrizzi testified that Myeni received monthly illicit payments of R300,000 in cash from them, that was to be given to former president Zuma.[7][8][9]

On 27 May 2020 at the Pretoria High Court, Judge Ronel Tolmay declared Myeni a Delinquent Director, banning her for life from holding any directorship position.[10][11][12] Myeni died from cancer on 14 June 2024, at the age of 60.[13]

  1. ^ "High court declares Dudu Myeni delinquent". mg.co.za. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  2. ^ Ndaba, Baldwin (8 February 2021). "Dudu Myeni resigns from Jacob Zuma Foundation and other boards". iol.co.za. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Myeni fought SAA deal to bitter end". The M&G Online. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  4. ^ "South Africa's disgraced former leader is making a comeback". APNews.com. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Presidency denies 'malicious' Myeni rumours | IOL". IOL. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  6. ^ Matuma, Letsoalo (7 November 2014). "Jacob Zuma links to 'untouchable' SAA boss". M&G Centre for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  7. ^ Agency, African News. "Dudu Myeni 'was powerful', State capture inquiry hears". Engineering News. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  8. ^ "'Bags, cash and NPA documents' – Dudu Myeni according to Agrizzi". timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  9. ^ "The Myeni connection: Bosasa, Zuma and Dudu Myeni". news24.com. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  10. ^ "Victory for civil society: Dudu Myeni declared delinquent director for life". outa.co.za. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  11. ^ "DELINQUENT DIRECTOR JUDGMENT Dudu Myeni was prepared to cause 'untold harm to SAA and the SA economy'". dailymaverick.co.za. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  12. ^ "Dudu Myeni 'failed abysmally', declared delinquent director for life". www.timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  13. ^ "Former SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni dies - eNCA". www.enca.com. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.