Bantom elected WPRFU Vice President
The special general meeting of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) on Monday confirmed current executive committee member Ronald Bantom as its duly elected Vice President.
Bantom was the only nomination received from members of the WPRFU after a call for nominations closed on 20 February 2021.
Bantom is a seasoned rugby administrator who holds an Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape and has served in leadership positions in his career as a school principal and various other community sports organisations and club rugby structures.
WPRFU President Zelt Marais said: “WP Rugby welcomes the election of Mr Ronald Bantom as Vice-President. As a seasoned and industrious administrator, Mr Bantom will bring much-needed skills to the WPRFU. Mr Bantom has also recently been seconded to the board of Western Province Professional Rugby, where he will make further valuable contributions.”
Bantom said: “I am looking forward to contributing positively to ensuring that WP Rugby keeps its rightful place as one of the best rugby unions in the world due to ingredients available to it. This includes its schools, clubs, universities, the stadium, support, sponsors and the powerful WP Rugby brand.”
The election of Bantom into the presidency is a timeous bolstering of the senior leadership ranks in the WPRFU.
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