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What we are working on

One place to see what is happening, when it is due and who owns it. Check it before every meeting.

Maintained by Grant KunnekeUpdated monthly, reviewed quarterlyNext review: 2 November**
The team, shadow cabinet and advisory body
  • Andrew BinningChairman
  • Nyameko MagongoDirector
  • Brett BottenDirector
  • George YerolemouDirector
  • Buchule SibacaDirector
  • Riaan ClaassenDirector
  • Mark BakkerBoard secretary

The Shadow Cabinet

  • Grant KunnekeInfrastructure Project Manager
  • Jullian BritzAcademy champion
  • Joel KatzProject lead
  • Anny BritzMuir Foundation Administrator

Advisory Body

  • Ryan Bhana
  • Peter Biljon
  • John-Ross Headbush
  • Mfundo Magongo
  • Neil Crawford
  • Curwyn Mapaling
  • Mike McNaughton
  • Sikander Peer
  • David Francis
  • Peter Else

**Placeholder date, final date tbc.

2026 objectives

Achievements to be reviewed in November.

1 of 9objectives done

  1. 01

    Launch Hostel Sports Foundation

    Milestones: 100 Club members by end Nov 2026. Skip December (holidays). 150 by end Jan 2027 (quiet month, about 50 more). 200 by end Feb. 300 and the balance of the target by end Mar 2027. Then review whether the target can be increased.

    ABGKNot started
  1. 01

    Complete Water Tank Phase 1

    ABGKDone
  2. 02

    Bottom Fields Purchase

    ABGKNot started
  3. 03

    Muir Junior School Design, Approval

    ABGKNot started
  4. 04

    AstroTurf Fundraise

    Once the bottom fields are secured with the Department of Education.

    ABGKNot started
  1. 01

    Launch Muir Fellow

    ABGKNot started
  2. 02

    Confirm Vernon Slack as lead for Bursaries

    ABGKNot started
  1. 01

    Software Digital Strategy

    Muir Foundation website and emails. Central storage still to be developed. CRM for ALL contacts (OMU, Foundation, companies), linked to WhatsApp and social media.

    ABGKIn progress
  2. 02

    Roles and responsibilities list for each person

    To be reviewed if required.

    ABGKNot started

Timeline by category

Calendar years: Q1 Jan to Mar, Q2 Apr to Jun, Q3 Jul to Sep, Q4 Oct to Dec. Each bar runs from start to target date. **Placeholder dates, final dates tbc.

20262027
Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4
JFMAMJJASONDJFMAMJJASOND

Sports & Hostel Academy

Launch Hostel Sports FoundationMar 2027

Reach the Sports and Hostel Academy targetMar 2027

Club Member Number ReviewApr 2027**

Campus Builds

Complete Water Tank Phase 1Dec 2026**

Bottom Fields PurchaseDec 2026**

Muir Junior School Design, ApprovalDec 2026**

AstroTurf FundraiseDec 2026**

Achieve Water Project Phase 2 fundingMar 2027**

Muir Junior School Design, ApprovalMar 2027

Astro Facility: Municipal site development plan (SDP) submissionMar 2027

AstroTurf FundraiseJun 2027**

Astro Facility: Phase 1 fundingJun 2027

Complete Water Tank Phase 2Sept 2027**

Bottom Fields purchase / lease signed and completeSept 2027

Bursaries

Launch Muir FellowOverdue · Sept 2026

Confirm Vernon Slack as lead for BursariesNov 2026**

Additional bursaries outside the Muir AcademyMar 2027

Five Muir FellowsMar 2027

Governance & Operations

Software Digital StrategyDec 2026**

Roles and responsibilities list for each personDec 2026**

Software Digital StrategyDec 2027**

Not startedIn progressDoneOverdueToday**Striped: placeholder dates, final dates tbc