The Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Paul Mashatile appointed the following persons to the Council of the National Film and Video Foundation today.
- Ms Mmabatho Ramagoshi (Chairperson): She is the Regional general Manager of SABC
- Ms Zama Mkosi: She is a Media and Entertainment Lawyer at Jacobson, Rosin and Wright
- Mr Sello Molefe: He is the coordinator and researcher at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation and has studied Video and Film Production.
- Mr George Leolo: Has served as CFO in Sifikile Investment Holdings, with a background in Finance.
- Mr Avhasei Mukoma: He is a Managing Director of Mukoma Attorneys and is also a Council member of the Operations Committee of the Film and Publication Board.
- Mr Paul Raleigh: He is the founder and managing Director of Moviworld. He is also a Director for Southern Africa Film Finances.
- Mr Laurence Mitchell: He is an Executive Director of Waterfront Studios and was CEO and Film Commissioner of the Cape Film Commission.
- Ms Gcina Mhlophe-Becker: She has extensive experience in the arts including being an accomplished and world renowned actress, story-teller and writer.
- Adv. Rai Roshan Dehal: He is a practicing advocate with expertise in Civil Litigation; Contractual Law; Property Law; Cross Border International Litigation; Arbitration and Contractual Dispute Resolution.
- Ms Trish Downing: She is a Senior Manager in Marketing and Communications at Ster Kinekor Theatres.
- Dr. Patricia Sethe Makhesha: She is a Senior Executive in Transformation at SAFCOL / KLF.
The returning Council Members are Mr Mohau Mphomela, Ms Sandra Gordon and Mr Rod Solomons.
The Ministry of Arts and Culture, would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the new members on their appointment to the Council of one our exciting cultural institutions. We believe that under the new leadership, the NFVF will continue to live up to its mission and vision. With their expertise and wealth of experience, the NFVF will continue to play a pivotal role in ournational effort to ensure nation building and social cohesion.
Enquiries:
Mack Lewele
Cell: 082 450 5076
Tel: 012 441 3083
Tsakani Sithole
Cell: 072 625 5617
Tel: 012 441 3606
