Over the next couple of weeks SACIA and their various special interest groups will
be hosting a number of events in Johannesburg to keep members up to date with
their activities, as well as providing feedback on international events that have
drawn delegates from Southern Africa.
Their first event, specifically aimed at TPSA members active within the technical
production and live events sector, took place on 16 May. SACIA provided feedback
on a number of projects being developed by the TPSA Council, including feedback on
a best-practice rigging guide being developed with industry input. Executive Director
of SACIA Kevan Jones also provided feedback from SARA’s LETPC event that took
place from 12-14 May.
During the event, Jones offered a summary of the issues discussed at the LETPC
event, before discussing TPSA’s own commitment to transformation.
“SACIA’s long-term vision remains to create and recognise professional standards in
the industry, while also promoting ethical business practices,’ he said.
With this, He was also excited to note that the recently elected SACIA ProAV Council
Members, namely Bruce Genricks (Chair), Elaine Shellard, Paul Fraser, Tumi
Dumasi and Wynand Langenhoven, featured two women.
“I am very excited that we have two women on a board of five people, especially
during this time that we are so focussed on transformation in the industry,’ he said.
SACIA Board elections will be held next week and according to Jones, there are 15
nominations for the five open positions.
During the course of the event, Jones also expressed his concern with the lack of
feedback he received from the Department of Arts and Culture.
“I have been met with arrogance and I have not had any conversation from them
regarding the various suggestions we have discussed for the industry and the DAC’s
involvement,’ Jones said.
