The members, nominated on 16 November 2007, have pledged their commitment and personal time, to ensure the continued success of Sithengi. “The Sithengi brand is strong and a very valuable marketing entity for the South African entertainment industry; it is regarded as the definitive platform to meet and conduct business with SA.”
Early next year, the board will meet to address a turn-around strategy that will include the planning of the next market.
The new board of directors includes: Bobby Amm (CPA), Carolyn Carew (Born Free Media), Cathrine Meyburgh (Sage/SASFED), David Forbes (Shadow Films), Lebone Maema (Matchbox/Fepaci), Dezi Rorich (Metal Moon), Dorothy Brislin (Film Resource Unit) Faith Isiakpere (CBFA), Firdoze Bulbulia (CBFA), Harriet Gavshon (Curious Pictures/TPA), Judi Nwokedi (Motorola), Mariam Sha (Mariam and Associates/WOTS), Nicola Rauch (SASWA), Richard Nosworthy (Plum Productions), and Zweletu Nondumo (Film & Publication Board).