The appointment makes her the youngest member ever to join the board at only age 30.
Mabotja will be formally inducted onto the SAMRO board on Wednesday, 31 August 2016 at their offices in Braamfontein. Her induction comes during Women’s Month which is highly fitting, as Mabotja is also the only female publisher on the board.
“I did not expect the call when it came but I am truly honoured to have even been considered to join the board of an organisation that plays such a pivotal role for music makers and musicians in the country. As a board member of SAMRO, I want to advocate for opportunities for women in the music industry. I sometimes find myself being the only female in a lot of the work I do and I believe it’s time for more women to rise and not own only their space in the music industry but to bring about positive change and upliftment,” says Mabotja.
SAMRO was established in 1961 and has become a leading regional copyright administration business, dealing primarily with the administration of music composers’ and authors’ Performing Rights.
“I am excited at the privilege to work alongside a dynamic young lady who has proved herself as a commercial mind within the music industry, TV and beyond. I have no doubt that she will be an asset” expresses Rev Abe Sibiya, Acting Group CEO, SAMRO.
Acting chairperson, Madam Chair Sibongile Khumalo, adds: “It is most gratifying to see a young, black woman making the kinds of strides that Relebogile is making. I have no doubt she will bring much value to her role, and her participation will show what is possible to other young people. Welcome aboard Ms Mabotja.”
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