Question NW744 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
29 March 2023 - NW744
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1) How often does the Board of the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra (MNPO) meet. (2) Whether the members of the MNPO Board are remunerated; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the (a)(i) dates and (ii) total amounts paid for sittings if the latter is applicable and (b) knowledge and/or expertise of each board member with regard to orchestral management?
Reply:
(1) The Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra Board meets about 3-4 times a year as per the Memorandum of Incorporation of the National Orchestra.
(2) The Board of Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is chaired by Justice Theron, and she is not allowed to accept board fees. The other Board Member of the National Orchestra has offered not to accept Board fees but will do this as part of Member’s service to the nation. Only one Board member accepts board fees which are as follows: R3,782 per sitting and R2,382 for preparations.
(b) The board of Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is comprised of highly regarded South Africans with deep experience in a number of fields. These board members are well known and respected in South Africa and throughout the world.