SA: Arts and Culture Trust announces new trustees

The announcement follows a selection process that concluded in August, bringing in individuals with deep-rooted expertise and a commitment to the cultural and creative industries. The new trustees are set to serve for up to two or three years across key portfolios including finance, marketing, business strategy and development, and fundraising.

They are Mathabiso Chamane (finance), Naledi Mosieane (marketing), Sara Hallatt (business strategy & development) and Katlego Ramatlhare (fundraising).

These four professionals are set to play vital roles in advancing ACT’s mission to empower and elevate the South African arts and culture sector. Each trustee will serve an initial three-year term, with the opportunity to extend to a second term, and will be actively involved in shaping ACT’s strategic trajectory.

“We are grateful to welcome such remarkable professionals to the ACT board,” ACT CEO Jessica Denyschen said. “Their collective expertise will be instrumental in shaping ACT’s future policies and strategies, reinforcing our role as a leader in arts empowerment. I am confident that their insights will amplify our impact as we enter the next chapter of ACT’s 30-year legacy.”

ACT board chairperson Arthur Nkuna highlighted the significance of these appointments, emphasising the strengthened governance and future-focused initiatives they bring. “The addition of these new trustees marks a pivotal step forward for ACT, underscoring our commitment to sustainable growth in the arts and culture sector. Each trustee brings unique expertise that not only solidifies our foundation but also drives our mission to foster resilience and innovation in the arts, ensuring we remain a beacon.”

Chamane is a seasoned executive with extensive certifications in accounting, auditing, and risk management. As the chief audit and risk officer for a national public entity, she oversees audits, risk management, and governance, provides strategic risk management consultancy, and chairs multiple audit committees.

With two decades of experience in advertising, broadcasting, and filmmaking, Mosieane brings a wealth of media and operational expertise. She is the founder of Oviedo Media and BluprintME, an edutech start-up, and has collaborated with global media giants like Fox International and Showmax.

Hallatt, meanwhile, combines her marketing acumen with experience in visual arts NGO leadership. She has produced large-scale international events, including ceremonies for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and leads the META Foundation and Africa Collect, organisations focused on innovative arts business models.

Additionally, Ramatlhare has over 15 years in financial services, specialising in debt funding for governments and corporations. He is a co-founder of Quarter Return Capital, where he oversees risk management and investment strategies.