Meatco has appointed Kingsley Kwenani as its new Acting CEO, replacing Patrick Liebenberg, who had been serving in the role but has now been placed on suspension.
Kwenani, who is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Meatco NCA, officially took over on 15 July 2025.
According to an internal memo issued to staff by the Deputy Chairperson of the Board, Stephanie De Klerk, Liebenberg was suspended on 14 July 2025 pending an investigation.
He also held the position of Executive for Livestock Procurement & Production.
“The Meatco Board of Directors hereby informs all employees of the corporation that it has resolved to place the Acting CEO/Executive: Livestock Procurement & Production, Mr. Patrick Liebenberg, on suspension with effect from 14 July 2025, pending an investigation, during which process, the corporation will accord whistle-blowers the necessary protection,” De Klerk said.
No reasons were given for the suspension, and the nature of the investigation remains undisclosed.
Kwenani’s appointment will run until 31 August 2025 or until an external secondment is confirmed by the Ministry of Finance.
“To this end, the Board has, in the interim, appointed Mr. Kingsley Kwenani as Acting CEO effective from Tuesday, 15 July 2025 until 31st August 2025, or the earlier of the external secondment acting appointment being finalised by the Ministry of Finance,” De Klerk said.
