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New chairman for Moshito

8 Dec 2011

South Africa's premier music market, Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition, has a new chairperson and executive. King Phatudi-Mphalele has been elected as the new chairman, while the rest of the incoming executive is made up of Tholsi Pillay (vice chairperson), Sipho Sithole (treasurer), Musa Manzini (exco member) and Lee Walters (general manager).

Although eligible, outgoing chair Andre le Roux, as well as directors Peter Tladi and Sbu Tshabalala did not make themselves available for reappointment.

Now in its eighth year, Moshito is focused on its objective of broadening the business intelligence of music industry professionals in South Africa and the continent, strengthening business networks for participants and informing delegates, traders and the public about the multifaceted and dynamic nature of the global music industry.

After three years at the helm, outgoing chairman Le Roux reflected on the positives and strategic opportunities in place. He cited opportunities for synergy with the French season in SA and French and SA Season in France during 2012 and 2013, the Goethe Institute and the sub-Saharan music portal. Promises by the Department of Arts and Culture to include Moshito in its Mzansi Golden Economy Strategy and increase its funding allocation would also be a major boost to the organisation.