SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY 12 NATIONAL MUSEUMS IN CAPE TOWN www.iziko.org.za +27 (0)21 481 3800 RP166/2010 ISBN:978-919944-34-0 CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ANNUAL REPORT 2009/2010 is an isiXhosa word, meaning ‘hearth’, Iziko traditionally and symbolically the social centre of the home; a place associated with warmth, kinship and ancestral spirits. Here food is prepared and shared, stories are told and knowledge passed from one generation to the next. Similarly, the museums that make up Iziko are spaces for cultural interaction. We are proud to ignite connections between our shared history, our heritage, and each other. South African Museum Planetarium South African National Gallery Slave Lodge Museum William Fehr Collection (at the Castle of Good Hope) Michaelis Collection (at the Old Town House) Rust en Vreugd Museum Bertram House Museum Koopmans-de Wet House Museum Groot Constantia Museum Bo-Kaap Museum Maritime Centre CELEBRATING 10 YEARS ANNUAL REPORT 2009/2010 Published by Iziko Museums of Cape Town 2010 RP166/2010 ISBN:978-919944-34-0 The report is also available on the Iziko Museums of Cape Town website at http://www.iziko.org.za/iziko/annreps.html ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The managers and staff of all the departments of Iziko are thanked for their contributions. Designed by Flame Edited by Elisabeth Sparg Printed by Creda Communications, Cape Town COVER IMAGES Images from the Iziko Museums of Cape Town collections and image bank. Kuba raffia cloth. CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 2 1.1 Submission of the Annual Report to the Executive Authority 3 1.2 Applicable Acts and Other Information 4 1.3 Introduction by Professor HC Bredekamp, CEO of Iziko 6 1.4 Performance Information 8 2. ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 28 Report of the Audit Committee 30 Report of the Auditor-General 32 Statement of Responsibility 34 Accounting Authority’s Report 35 Corporate Governance 37 Statement of Financial Performance 38 Statement of Financial Position 39 Statement of Changes in Net Assets 40 Cash Flow Statement 41 Notes to the Financial Statements 42 3. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 68 3.1 Expenditure 70 3.2 Employment and Vacancies 73 3.3 Job Evaluation 73 3.4 Employment Changes 74 3.5 Employment Equity 75 3.6 Foreign Workers 76 3.7 Leave Utilisation 76 3.8 HIV/Aids and Health Promotion Programmes 76 3.9 Labour Relations 77 3.10 Skills Development 77 3.11 Injury on Duty 78 3.12 Utilisation of Consultants 78 4. APPENDICES 80 4.1 Facilities Management 82 4.2 Partnerships and Sponsorships 82 4.3 Digitisation of Collections 84 4.4 Loans 85 4.5 Acquisitions 86 4.6 Publications 90 4.7 Exhibitions 93 4.8 Education and Public Programmes 94 4.9 Materiality and Significance Framework 99 1. General Information The iconic Whale Well in the Iziko South African Museum. 1.1 Submission of the Annual Report to the Executive Authority The Council overcame a number of challenges during its last year in office. The administration and governance of Iziko Museums of Cape Town were further improved, making operations even more efficient, and enabling the museums to reach out to both national and international communities. The preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup were part of the citys and province’s planned activities Prof Elias Links in which Iziko participated throughout. Chairperson of Council Realising that this was their last year in office, the Council took steps to ensure a smooth succession to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after October 2010. The Council also prepared for a new Executive Team, given that both the Executive Directors were reaching the end of their contracts with Iziko. Iziko’s efficient management and administration will allow the next Council to concentrate increasingly on core functions and the growth of Iziko’s footprint in the broader community of Cape Town and the nation at large. The international footprint has been well established and this was further improved in the course of this Council’s tenure. The Council supported the national Department of Arts and Culture in the interim management of Robben Island Museum during their transformation process. This challenge called for some changes in management of Iziko, and in this regard the Council could count on its executive team led by the CEO and the executive directors to continue with the excellent progress at Iziko while assisting the Department with the many challenges at Robben Island Museum. Iziko’s governance once again proved to be of the best in the heritage sector, thanks to a very fine organisational structure that involves everyone in achieving Iziko’s strategic goals. I would like to thank my colleagues in Council for their diligence in executing their duties and for their support of management. Their commitment and professional expertise have been a source of innovation and professionalism that have helped to achieve the standards we set. Management had many diverse challenges over the last year and their professional approach to addressing these has been a source of strength for the institution. Not only the executives, but the entire staff have enjoyed an unprecedented loyalty to heritage and Iziko Museums in particular. My thanks go to all staff for making my tenure over the past seven years a real pleasure and for their contribution towards a feeling of accomplishment. My best wishes accompany those who retired in the past year, in particular, Dr Patricia Davison who has served Iziko in a very professional and unselfish manner. Ms Veliswa Baduza moved on to serve at executive level in the national Department of Arts and Culture and we wish her well. Professor Bredekamp, who has been the CEO of Iziko during a very challenging period, retires in October 2010. He has put his own particular stamp on the Iziko brand, both nationally and internationally, and on behalf of Council, I would like to express my thanks for his outstanding leadership over the last two terms. My last word of thanks goes to the Ministry and Department of Arts and Culture for their support and understanding, making it possible for the Council and management of Iziko to produce work of the highest professional standing. Prof E Links Chairperson of Council PAGE 3 ABOVE TOP: Dr Patricia Davison, Executive Director Core Functions; Prof Henry C (Jatti) Bredekamp, Chief Executive Officer; Faeza Allie, Chief Financial Officer; Iziko South African Museum. BOTTOM: Veliswa Baduza, Executive Director Operations; Michelle van der Merwe, Director Customer Services Management; Iziko South African National Gallery. 1.2 Applicable Acts and Other • Slave Lodge Museum Information • William Fehr Collection (at the Castle of Good Hope) Iziko Museums of Cape Town is a public entity and • Michaelis Collection (at the Old Town House) non-profit organisation, subsidised by the national • Rust en Vreugd Museum Department of Arts and Culture, bringing together the • Bertram House Museum national museums of the Western Cape under a single • Koopmans-de Wet House Museum governance and leadership structure. • Groot Constantia Museum • Bo-Kaap Museum This report is submitted in compliance with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996); In addition, the newly renovated Social History Centre the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999 on Church Square provides a state-of-the-art facility to as amended by Act No. 29 of 1999); Treasury Regulations, accommodate our Social History collections and library. 2001; and other applicable Acts and Regulations. The Natural History library is located at the South African Museum, and the Art library is located in the 1.2.1 Foundation Annexe adjacent to the South African National Gallery. In terms of the Cultural Institutions Act, 1998 (Act No. 119 of 1998), five State-funded museums in the Western The name “Iziko”, which means “hearth” in isiXhosa, Cape – the South African Cultural History Museum, South symbolically positions our museums as centres of cultural African Museum, South African National Gallery, the activity. The three ‘flames’ in our hearth logo represent William Fehr Collection and the Michaelis Collection – the three collections brought together in our museums: were amalgamated as the Southern Flagship Institution Social History (ochre); Art (red); and Natural History (SFI). In July 2001, the SFI was officially renamed Iziko (green). These are made accessible to learners and the Museums of Cape Town (Iziko). public through Education and Public Programmes. In 2009/2010 Iziko Museums of Cape Town celebrated ten 1.2.2 Vision years since it was established as an amalgamated group of Iziko Museums of Cape Town are African museums museums. During this decade of change and innovation, of excellence that empower and inspire all people to Iziko has become a leader in the heritage sector. celebrate and respect our diverse heritage. Iziko operates the following museums, each with its own 1.2.3 Mission history and character: To manage and promote Iziko’s unique combination of • South African Museum and Planetarium South Africa’s heritage collections, sites and services for • South African National Gallery the benefit of present and future generations. • Maritime Centre ABOVE TOP: Hamish Robertson, Director Natural History Collections; Denise Crous, Director Human Resources Management. BOTTOM: Susan Glanville-Zini, Director Institutional Advancement; Riason Naidoo, Director Art Collections; Lalou Meltzer, Director Social History Collections; Wayne Alexander, Director Education and Public Programmes. 1.2.4 Corporate Governance • determines the conditions under which the public Iziko is governed by a Council appointed for three years may visit the institution; and, by the Minister of Arts and Culture. Members of the third • determines the admission charges that may be paid. Council of Iziko are: Dr Elias Links (Chairperson), Adv. Dave Mitchell (Deputy Chairperson), Prof Roy du Pré, Dr Shamil 1.2.5 Management Jeppie, Ms Pumla Madiba, Ms Sandra Prosalendis, Prof Ciraj 1.2.5.1 Executive Management Committee Rassool, and Prof Henry C (Jatti) Bredekamp (Ex Officio).