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NATICMUSA — National Music Archive of South AfricaPreserving South Africa's Musical HeritageFrom Indigenous Traditions to Contemporary InnovationNATICMUSA — National Music Archive of South AfricaPreserving South Africa's Musical HeritageFrom Indigenous Traditions to Contemporary Innovation
Leadership

The Board of
Directors

NATICMUSA is governed by a Board of Directors representing key sectors of South Africa's musical landscape — appointed to lead with integrity, accountability, and a deep commitment to cultural advancement.

Legal Status

Non-Profit Company (NPC)

Company Number

2025/088726/08

Registered With

CIPC — Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission

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Chairperson

Mr Thobela Dlamini

Traditional Music

Representing the Traditional Music sector, Mr Dlamini leads NATICMUSA's Board of Directors, providing strategic oversight and governance to South Africa's national music body.

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Deputy Chairperson

Mr Mzwandile Matthews

Choral & Opera Music

A champion of Choral and Opera Music, Mr Matthews supports the Chairperson in leading NATICMUSA's mission to preserve and promote South Africa's diverse musical heritage.

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Secretariat

Mr Bongani Mnisi

Clap and Tap Music

Representing the Clap and Tap Music tradition, Mr Mnisi serves as Secretariat, ensuring effective governance, record-keeping, and coordination of NATICMUSA's activities.

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Secretariat

Ms Khanyisile Blaai

Youth Development

As the Youth Development representative, Ms Blaai brings a vital voice for the next generation of South African musicians, co-managing the administrative functions of NATICMUSA.

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Public Relations Officer

Mr Wenzel Kleinschmit

Brass Bands

Representing the Brass Bands sector, Mr Kleinschmit leads NATICMUSA's public communications, stakeholder engagement, and external-facing advocacy efforts.

Governance

Accountable.
Transparent.
Professional.

The NATICMUSA Board of Directors, as a collective, is responsible for implementing all NATICMUSA programmes, commitments and activities related to its mandate.

Governance Compliance Frameworks, Standard Operating Procedures, and internal Policies are currently under development.

A final report, including audited financial statements, will be submitted to the DSAC on or before 31 March 2026. All operations will be subject to audit by both a Private Auditor and the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA).

All requisite documents have been submitted to and approved by the Department of Sport, Art and Culture (DSAC). A functional bank account has been opened.