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The Market Theatre Foundation Welcomes the Appointment of Its New Council
The Market Theatre Foundation (MTF) is pleased to announce that the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon. Gayton McKenzie, has appointed new members to its Council in terms of Section 5(1)(a) of the Cultural Institutions Act (Act 119 of 1998).
The newly appointed Council is legislatively mandated to provide oversight and strategic direction in the implementation of the institution’s bold creative vision.
New Producer to Support The Market Theatre’s Ambitious Artistic Vision
The Market Theatre Foundation (MTF) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rethabile Molatela Mothobi as The Market Theatre’s new Producer, effective from 26 January 2026.
Rethabile holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts from Wits University, majoring in Performance, Directing and Performance Arts Management. Prior to joining MTF, she worked with various likeminded organisations (Drama for Life, The Arts and Culture Trust, and various TV and Film production companies), responsible for key functions as creative producer, artistic director and project lead.
The Market Theatre Foundation Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
The Market Theatre Foundation (MTF) is excited to announce the appointment of Devi Padayachee CA (SA) as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from 11 August 2025.
Selected from a competitive pool of candidates, Devi’s appointment signals MTF’s ability to attract the best talent in the market—illustrating our status as an employer of choice.
Devi is a high-performing chartered accountant with vast experience across diverse industries, including the public sector. Among others, she was the CFO and Acting CEO at Ekurhuleni Housing Company, successfully leading the municipal entity’s turnaround strategy, achieving clean audits, designing innovative ways for increasing revenue and cutting costs, while significantly reducing audit findings.
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