The Committee invited the National Heritage Council (NHC) which was represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Advocate S Mancotywa. The National Arts Council (NAC) was represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Ms A Lithebe and Chief Finance Officer, Mr S Letsoalo. Ms B Khumalo, Chief Finance Officer; Ms Z Fakier, Acting Chief Finance Officer; Ms Jansen, Senior Finance Officer and Ms L Mema, Manager, represented the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA). Mr A Mokoena, Chief Finance Officer, represented the State Theatre. These entities represent some of the major genres in the arts, culture and heritage sectors.