Staff

Full Time

Maria Beaunoir - Receptionist: Maria originally started off as a volunteer until she was hired as secretary. She believes that art is essential in everyone's lives as a healthy outlet for creativity and emotions, and should be made more accessible and has thus been committed to CAP for the past 4 years. Maria also does volunteer secretarial work at the St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Graham Falken, BA (Hons.), English and Philosophy, The Victoria University of Manchester, & Post Gradate Certificate in Education, The Victoria University of Manchester, & Diploma in Professional Studies (Counselling), Manchester Metropolitan University - Director: Graham came to CAP with a rich background in counselling as a trainer and supervisor working with government, educational, commercial, NGO and health care sectors. He has also served as a lecturer in English, General Studies, Pre-Vocational Education and Counselling Theory. Graham's interest in CAP stems from a life long interest in equal access to education and a belief in the transformative power of the Arts at both a personal and community level.

Joseph Gaylard, BFA, Michealis School of Art, & BA Honours, History of Fine Arts, University of Capetown - Visual Arts Educator: Joseph came to CAP in '97 as a facilitator for the Mural History course. His responsibilities as CAP's Visual Arts Educator include course facilitation, curriculum and materials development, and development of links with other providers. Joseph has played a key role in the Lead Project. Prior to coming to CAP Joseph lectured and tutored in the Fine Arts and History of Art departments and Academic Development Program at the University of Cape Town (UCT). He also taught at St Francis Adult Education Centre and Rosebank House College. Joseph is playing a leading role in the development of new standards and qualifications for education and training in the visual and performing arts, under the mandate of the South African Qualifications Authority.

Zoleka Helesi came to CAP as a performing arts student in 1998. In the same year she was appointed trainee Community Arts Manager as part of the Standard Bank Development Program. Over a two year period Zoleka is being mentored and is assuming responsibilities relating to student and staff administration, marketing, financial administration and fund-raising. In 1998 Zoleka formed a Khayelitsha based theatre group called Ibongo Theatre Group, comprised mainly of teenagers. She has received leadership skills training from Delta and is a member of the Western Cape branch of the Women's Institute for Leadership, Development and Democracy as well as the African Voices Jazz singers.

Lawrence Makinana - Caretaker: Lawrence has been employed at CAP since 1994. His responsibilities include maintenance of the building and garden.

Pogiso Mogwera, Diploma in Speech and Drama, Drama School, University of Capetown - Performing Arts Educator: Pogiso has worked as an actor at PACOFS North West Province Arts Council as a performer. He has also acted as a tutor of drama at Mmabana Cultural Center until he took on the role of drama manager. He joined CAP July 1999 as a Performing Arts Educator. Pogiso is currently a member of the Phakama Project and is committed to maintaining a high standard in the performing arts.

Monwabisi Mtyiwazo, BA, Higher Diploma in Education, & BA Honours, History, University of the Western Cape - Learning Support Co-ordinator: Monwabisi has a background as an adult educator and facilitator. He has worked as a Child Abuse Prevention trainer for RAPCAN, and co-ordinator of the Moira Henderson House that operates under Heaven Night Shelters before joining CAP as the Learner Support Co-ordinator. Monwabisi's current interests lie within the performing and visual arts.

Tracey Saunders - Financial Administrator: Tracey has 13 years of experience in financial administration and auditing, and has been involved in the NGO sector in her capacity as a finance administrator for ten years. Tracey also works for The Big Issue, and is a board member of Rape Crisis.