VANSA Team
Our Johannesburg office has a small but dedicated team that drives the organisation.
VANSA Board
The VANSA Board of Directors shapes the organisation’s work and helps the VANSA Team to steer in the right direction.
Koketšo Molope
Chairperson
Koketso Molope is an attorney of the High Court of South Africa who provides multidisciplinary legal consulting services, primarily focused on litigious and commercial matters. Koketso is also a certified Trade Mark Attorney and is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law. More than her role as the Chairperson of the Visual Arts Network of South Africa (VANSA), Koketso is passionate about the enforcement and commercialisation of intellectual property rights in the arts.
Koketso Molope is an attorney of the High Court of South Africa who provides multidisciplinary legal consulting services, primarily focused on litigious and commercial matters. Koketso is also a certified Trade Mark Attorney and is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law. More than her role as the Chairperson of the Visual Arts Network of South Africa (VANSA), Koketso is passionate about the enforcement and commercialisation of intellectual property rights in the arts.
Thabo K. Makgolo
Marketing
Thabo K. Makgolo is a graduate of the University of Cape Town and Tshwane University of Technology and has worked as performer, producer, advocate and administrator in the creative industries and performing arts sectors. With over 14 years of combined experience in the creative industries, social innovation and higher education sectors, He is the youngest to serve on Distell’s Fleur du Cap Theatre Panel since 2019, in addition he is a trained marketing executive who regularly consults on a number of wide-ranging projects through his Consultancy based in Gauteng and the Western Cape. His work with the UCT Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing as a Researcher and recently completed a chapter for an open-source textbook “Marketing to South African Consumers” to make education more accessible and is a member of advisory boards within the Creative Industries and Education sector. His quote to live by from the innovator Alan Turing is: "Sometimes it is people who no one imagines anything of, who do the things that no one can imagine."
Dawn Robertson
Deputy Chairperson
Dawn Robertson is an accomplished and visionary leader with a wealth of executive experience. Notably, she has served as Chief Executive of Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, Head of the Department of Gauteng Sports, Arts, and Culture, and played a pivotal role as Programme Manager of the Gauteng 2010 FIFA World Cup Technical Task Team. Dawn's expertise in the creative and visitor economy is evident through her ground-breaking leadership of the CreateSA project, which empowered countless young creatives across South Africa. She currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Constitution Hill Development Company. Under her guidance, Constitution Hill has been transformed into a globally acclaimed tourist destination and dynamic creative hub, embracing the power of storytelling and revitalizing old structures into hybrid spaces that offer new experiences and functions. She was recognized internationally in 2022 as one of the top 50 modern museum innovators. Dawn continues to shape the future of Constitution Hill by overseeing the development of new facilities and institutions within the ConHill precinct, further cementing its esteemed position as the cherished home of the Constitutional Court of South Africa.
Mohammed Mo Jogie
Secretary
Mo Jogie studied fine art and graphic and multimedia design. His post-grad research focuses on circular and regenerative design. He has done work for numerous multi-nationals including across the globe. He is head of Strategy and Design at Morning Star Design, a creative training school and bespoke consultancy. He is active on the art and design scene having served as Vice President of Ico-D, and as a board member of think, DSA and Cafe. He is a member of SAGD, ISTD, London City and Guilds, PADI, Index, Indigo and REC of Printing SA. He serves on the Visual Arts, Craft and design sub-committee of Creative Masterplan. He is a lead on the Mandela poster project collective and 20x20 design democracy initiatives. He teaches art, design and creativity to individuals and corporates. He is the co-lead of the Intergrated Communication Design III programme at the Tshwane University of Technology, where he is completing his post-grad. He is an accredited assessor and moderator with the MICT and FP&M SETA's. He has been awarded Friend of VANSA and Lifetime Friend of Ico-D.
Bongeka Masango
Information Technology
Bongeka is a media professional with a BA degree in Journalism, Media Studies, and Drama, complemented by a postgraduate diploma in Enterprise Management, all earned at Rhodes University. Her journey is fuelled by her love for storytelling, predominantly expressed through the medium of video.
With experience in journalism, advertising, YouTube, and EdTech, Bongeka has honed her skills and fostered a deep appreciation for the power of multimedia in communication.
Bongeka been listed as one of the top 200 Young South Africans by the Sunday Times for Arts and Entertainment. She is an advocate for the arts, creativity, and youth development, believing in their transformative potential for individuals and society alike.
Tshidiso Makhetha
Treasurer and Fundraising
Tshidiso, born in Soweto in the mid-70s, witnessed the upheaval of the June 16 riots, growing up amidst the turbulence of societal change. School days were marked by constant boycotts, disturbances, and the tense presence of riot control vehicles. Despite these challenges, completing standard 10 at Selekela Secondary School in the heart of Orlando East marked a significant achievement. His pursuit of the arts led to studies in Graphic Design, Sculpture, and Project Management, culminating in a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BAFA) from the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS).
From lecturing at Funda Community College to curating exhibitions at the Johannesburg Art Gallery, Tshidiso's journey has been deeply intertwined with South African art and heritage. Noteworthy projects include the Metro Mall Sculpture Project and the impactful "Mphophole" exhibition. His tenure in the City of Ekurhuleni saw the curation of significant art exhibitions, and his return in 2021 as the Manager of Visual Arts continues his dedication to fostering and showcasing artistic talent.
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