Live Events
Stellenbosch Jazz Division · Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch · 16 May 2026 at 16:00◆Khuzani, Umafikizolo, and Menzi · Dries Niemandt Park, Kempton Park · 23 May 2026 at 10:00◆UCT Big Band and Bavarian Youth Jazz Ensemble · Baxter Theatre Centre, Cape Town · 27 May 2026 at 19:00◆Omkhaya · Carnival City, Big Top Arena, Johannesburg · 6 Jun 2026 at 19:00◆Kirk Whalum, Zonke, Lira, Judith Sephuma, and Mafikizolo · Sunbet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria · 13 Jun 2026 at 16:00◆Themba the Elder · Bassline, Johannesburg · 14 Jun 2026 at 20:00◆Drakensberg Boys Choir and Minnesota Boychoir · Mandela Theatre at Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg · 19 Jun 2026 at 18:30◆Mandisi Dyantyis · Durban City Hall, Durban · 20 Jun 2026 at 19:00◆Noma · Durban City Hall, Durban · 21 Jun 2026 at 19:30◆Renowned gospel artists · Hilltop Assembly, Mkhuhlu · 4 Jul 2026 at 17:00◆Various Gospel Artists · Hilltop Assembly, Mkhuhlu · 4 Jul 2026 at 17:00◆Gatsheni & Friends · Ncotshane Sport Field, Nongoma · 4 Jul 2026 at 13:00◆MaLindi · Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth · 12 Jul 2026 at 14:00◆Spirit of Praise · SOSHANGUVE MMABANA ARTS CENTRE, Pretoria · 18 Jul 2026 at 15:00◆Bongani K · Royal Show Grounds, Pietermaritzburg · 19 Jul 2026 at 18:00◆Kirk Whalum & SA Artists · Emperors Palace, Johannesburg · 25 Jul 2026 at 19:30◆Ndlovu Youth Choir · Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg · 30 Jul 2026 at 19:30◆Menzi · Settlers Park Stadium, Port Elizabeth · 1 Aug 2026 at 15:00◆Precious · FNB Stadium, Johannesburg · 2 Aug 2026 at 18:00◆Various Artists · Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town · 15 Aug 2026 at 14:00◆NATICMUSA — National Music Archive of South Africa◆Preserving South Africa's Musical Heritage◆From Indigenous Traditions to Contemporary Innovation◆Stellenbosch Jazz Division · Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch · 16 May 2026 at 16:00◆Khuzani, Umafikizolo, and Menzi · Dries Niemandt Park, Kempton Park · 23 May 2026 at 10:00◆UCT Big Band and Bavarian Youth Jazz Ensemble · Baxter Theatre Centre, Cape Town · 27 May 2026 at 19:00◆Omkhaya · Carnival City, Big Top Arena, Johannesburg · 6 Jun 2026 at 19:00◆Kirk Whalum, Zonke, Lira, Judith Sephuma, and Mafikizolo · Sunbet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria · 13 Jun 2026 at 16:00◆Themba the Elder · Bassline, Johannesburg · 14 Jun 2026 at 20:00◆Drakensberg Boys Choir and Minnesota Boychoir · Mandela Theatre at Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg · 19 Jun 2026 at 18:30◆Mandisi Dyantyis · Durban City Hall, Durban · 20 Jun 2026 at 19:00◆Noma · Durban City Hall, Durban · 21 Jun 2026 at 19:30◆Renowned gospel artists · Hilltop Assembly, Mkhuhlu · 4 Jul 2026 at 17:00◆Various Gospel Artists · Hilltop Assembly, Mkhuhlu · 4 Jul 2026 at 17:00◆Gatsheni & Friends · Ncotshane Sport Field, Nongoma · 4 Jul 2026 at 13:00◆MaLindi · Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth · 12 Jul 2026 at 14:00◆Spirit of Praise · SOSHANGUVE MMABANA ARTS CENTRE, Pretoria · 18 Jul 2026 at 15:00◆Bongani K · Royal Show Grounds, Pietermaritzburg · 19 Jul 2026 at 18:00◆Kirk Whalum & SA Artists · Emperors Palace, Johannesburg · 25 Jul 2026 at 19:30◆Ndlovu Youth Choir · Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg · 30 Jul 2026 at 19:30◆Menzi · Settlers Park Stadium, Port Elizabeth · 1 Aug 2026 at 15:00◆Precious · FNB Stadium, Johannesburg · 2 Aug 2026 at 18:00◆Various Artists · Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town · 15 Aug 2026 at 14:00◆NATICMUSA — National Music Archive of South Africa◆Preserving South Africa's Musical Heritage◆From 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.