The Market Theatre Foundation announces the appointment of new Council members by Minister Gayton McKenzie, in line with Section 5(1)(a) of the Cultural Institutions Act.

The newly appointed Council is legislatively mandated to provide oversight and strategic direction in the implementation of the institution’s bold creative vision.

This appointment comes at a significant moment in the Market Theatre Foundation’s (MTF) history, as The Market Theatre, one of its main artistic hubs, celebrates 50 years of fearless storytelling this year. The collective expertise of this Council covers a wide range of critical competencies, spanning governance, law, research, artistic practice, community engagement and more that are integral to the success of the organisation.

As The Market Theatre Foundation looks ahead to many more years of intentional partnerships, artistic excellence, cultural representation and community impact, we welcome the skills set the new Council comes with.

The Market Theatre’s year-long anniversary celebration will be filled with compelling productions, exhibitions, conversations and community engagement projects that will honour our past, energise our present and build on the re-imagination of our future.

The nine-member MTF Council is constituted as follows:
· Ms. Florence Masebe – Chairperson
· Dr. Siphe Potelwa
· Adv. Nalini Maharaj
· Mr. Francois Smit
· Ms. Rami Chuene
· Ms. Mamollo Monica Miya
· Ms. Venessa Pretorius
· Ms. Shenay Lottering
· Ms. Bernedette Muthien

Tshiamo Mokgadi, Chief Executive Officer of The Market Theatre Foundation, extends her best wishes to the newly appointed Council members and looks forward to a meaningful and collaborative term ahead.

The Market Theatre Foundation is an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

For media enquiries, please contact Bongiwe Potelwa (Publicist at The Market Theatre Foundation) at bongiwep@markettheatre.co.za or 011 832 1641.

Bongiwe Potelwa
bongiwep@markettheatre.co.za
079 967 3441
The Market Theatre Foundation
http://www.marketheatrefoundation.co.za