2011/2012 Annual Report
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an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture REGISTERED OFFICE ARTSCAPE Theatre Centre, DF Malan Street, Cape Town 8001 RP275/2012 ISBN: 978-0-621-41236-9 P.O.BOX 4107 CAPE TOWN 8000 Artscape Switchboard 021 410 9800 Fax 021 421 5448 Email [email protected] Website www.artscape.co.za 2011 | 2012 an agency of the ANNUAL REPORT Department of Arts and Culture an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture VISION To be a vehicle for growth and transformation through the performing arts. MISSION To facilitate, produce and promote the arts in ways that advance nation building and to establish business partnerships involving all stakeholders. VALUES • Professionalism • Urgency • Client-centredness • Innovation LEGISLATIVE MANDATE Artscape was declared a cultural institution in terms of Section 3 of the Cultural Institutions Act, 1998 (Act No. 119 of 1998) on 1 April 2003. Effective from this date, Artscape became subject to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999). Artscape is listed as a Schedule 3A (national entity) under the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999). contents SUBMISSION TO THE EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY 2 CEO’S REPORT 4 MANAGEMENT 5 ARTISTIC AND OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 6 PRODUCTIONS AND EVENTS 7 STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW 11 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 19 OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 21 REPORT OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE 23 REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL TO PARLIAMENT 24 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 26 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 45 Somebody to Love Submission to the Executive Authority Minister, it is with great pleasure that I submit the 2012 Annual Report on behalf of Artscape, refl ecting on its activities in accordance with the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) (PFMA). CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The Artscape Council and Management remain The Human Resources Committee tirelessly committed to the principles of good corporate monitored employee-related policies and governance as prescribed by the King III practices. Over the past year the staff vacancy Report. The Artscape team strives to uphold the rate was reduced by 2%. Artscape achieved highest standards of professionalism, integrity further progress with its set targets for staff and ethics. We are satisfi ed that the institution demographics. Three employees completed has applied adequate corporate practices of the University of Stellenbosch Management transparency, integrity and accountability for Development Programme, two of whom plan the year. to undergo further training. A total of 23 staff members attended various external courses. The Council continued its risk management oversight through the Audit and Risk Committee. Council met four times during the review period The Disaster Management Plan was tested by and implemented systems for internal control, means of a comprehensive fi re drill at Artscape risk management, budgets and strategic plans and an evacuation drill at the Epping workshop. to maximise effi ciencies in fulfi lling its statutory mandate. Urgent matters were dealt with by the Executive Committee and ratifi ed by full Council. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS – April 2011 to March 2012 Human Number of Executive Audit and Risk Member Council Resources Meetings Committee Committee Committee 4 Meetings 2 Meetings 3 Meetings 2 Meetings *Basson, N 1 of 1 1 of 1 N/A N/A N/A Benjamin-Swales, R 9 of 9 4 of 4 2 of 2 3 of 3 N/A **Biko, B 0 of 2 0 of 2 N/A N/A N/A Cloete-Hopkins, D 5 of 5 4 of 4 1 of 1 N/A N/A *Figaji, B 3 of 3 1 of 1 N/A 2 of 2 N/A **Fikeni, S (Chairperson) 4 of 6 3 of 4 1 of 2 N/A N/A **Horne, A 2 of 4 2 of 4 N/A N/A N/A *Khan, B 1 of 3 1 of 1 N/A 0 of 2 N/A **Losper, B 3 of 5 2 of 4 N/A 1 of 1 N/A **Lucouw, M 2 of 4 2 of 4 N/A N/A N/A Mazwi-Tanga, L 4 of 6 2 of 4 N/A N/A 2 of 2 Mtetwa, N (Deputy Chairperson) 5 of 6 3 of 4 2 of 2 N/A N/A **Muyanga, N 3 of 5 2 of 4 N/A N/A 1 of 1 *Ngaba, S 0 of 2 0 of 4 N/A N/A N/A Tsukudu, T 6 of 8 2 of 4 2 of 2 N/A 2 of 2 *Until 31 July 2011 **From 1 August 2011 2 ARTSCAPE ANNUAL REPORT 2011 • 2012 High Schools Drama Fesstival !AÏA “From cave to sky” Orchestra Ensemble National Youth Music Competition 2011 STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY The PFMA requires Artscape to keep full and In the opinion of Council, the annual fi nancial proper records of its fi nancial affairs. statements fairly present the fi nancial position and fi nancial performance of Artscape as at The fi nancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2012, and the Code of Corporate 31 March 2012 as set out on pages 28 to 42 Practices and Conduct has been adhered to. were submitted for auditing on 31 May 2012. Human Number of Executive Audit and Risk Artscape, has, once again received an The new Council, which assumed its position on Member Council Resources Meetings Committee Committee unqualifi ed audit report from the Auditor-General. 1 August 2011, is grateful for the well-managed Committee entity that it inherited from the previous Council. 4 Meetings 2 Meetings 3 Meetings 2 Meetings Sound management and good corporate By building on this solid foundation, the new *Basson, N 1 of 1 1 of 1 N/A N/A N/A governance ensured optimal cost effi ciency and Council was able to devise clear strategies on Benjamin-Swales, R 9 of 9 4 of 4 2 of 2 3 of 3 N/A productivity, enabling Artscape to report a surplus how to steer this successful ship for further **Biko, B 0 of 2 0 of 2 N/A N/A N/A of R55 million for the 2011/12 fi nancial year. growth and development to the advantage of the Cloete-Hopkins, D 5 of 5 4 of 4 1 of 1 N/A N/A entire country. *Figaji, B 3 of 3 1 of 1 N/A 2 of 2 N/A In view of its current sound fi nancial position, **Fikeni, S (Chairperson) 4 of 6 3 of 4 1 of 2 N/A N/A Council has every reason to believe that I would like to record my deep gratitude **Horne, A 2 of 4 2 of 4 N/A N/A N/A Artscape will be a going concern in the year and appreciation to all Council members, *Khan, B 1 of 3 1 of 1 N/A 0 of 2 N/A ahead. It has thus continued to adopt the management and staff for their continued ‘going concern’ basis in preparing the fi nancial dedication and hard work to build Artscape into a **Losper, B 3 of 5 2 of 4 N/A 1 of 1 N/A statements. crown jewel of arts and culture in Africa. **Lucouw, M 2 of 4 2 of 4 N/A N/A N/A Mazwi-Tanga, L 4 of 6 2 of 4 N/A N/A 2 of 2 Dr Somadoda Fikeni Mtetwa, N (Deputy Chairperson) 5 of 6 3 of 4 2 of 2 N/A N/A CHAIRPERSON **Muyanga, N 3 of 5 2 of 4 N/A N/A 1 of 1 *Ngaba, S 0 of 2 0 of 4 N/A N/A N/A Tsukudu, T 6 of 8 2 of 4 2 of 2 N/A 2 of 2 ARTSCAPE ANNUAL REPORT 2011 •3 2012 3 Brotherhood Seashells Youth Jazz Festival CEO’S REPORT As the oldest State-owned theatre complex in the country, the Artscape Theatre Centre strives to remain at the forefront of responding to the challenges facing South Africa’s blossoming democracy. As such, it is constantly adapting its business My management team and I wish to strategies to address the national imperatives to express our warm appreciation to the build a robust economy, create job opportunities, Artscape Council, the National Department promote social cohesion and transfer skills for of Arts and Culture, the Western Cape Provincial sustainable growth, especially in the arts and Government, our dedicated staff, and our culture sector. generous sponsors in helping Artscape achieve its goal of becoming a leading performing arts During 2011/12, Artscape presented 750 centre on the African continent. performances and events, employed 515 staff and provided facilities and support for a further 816 jobs in the performing arts and culture sector. Its total direct and indirect contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated at about R541 million. Michael Maas CEO Over the past year, over 317 000 people visited the theatre centre to attend a multitude of events, such as stage productions, community gatherings and other culturally enriching activities. As part of its ongoing skills transfer and training programmes, fi ve trainees took part in the one-year University of Stellenbosch accredited technical training programme. The students who have graduated from the programme have all managed to fi nd full-time employment as theatre practitioners across South Africa. The wardrobe, which renders a specialised service to stage productions, this year, took in three interns and two trainees. Job shadowing opportunities were also offered to several learners and students. Four MBA students from Belgium based their practical research on Artscape.