In July/Aug 2009 the most anticipated awards function of the year will take place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Kwazulu-Natal. SA's Most Influential Women in Business and Government awards is the most prestigious event in South African business calendar. Through a public nomination process and in conjunction with industry bodies and an expert panel of judges the most influential women within the various business sectors of the South African economy is identified. 

 We salute Huma and wish her all of the best. 

 [It is the second time round in a few months the women of our Department proud us with their excellence. In 2008 Prof Shirley Zinn jointly won the 2008 BBQ Businesswomen Visionary Award. Shirley also walked away with the prestigious 2008 Platinum Visionary Award.]