Newton was previously head of the Gauteng department of sport, arts, culture and recreation, where she became embroiled in controversy in March after a leaked audio clip in which former MEC Faith Mazibuko was heard shouting at her subordinates.
Chairperson of the National Arts Festival Board, Ayanda Mjekula, said: “We look forward to having her lead the festival forward ... Not only is her experience of working in the arts sector extensive but she also brings institutional and business insight that is an absolute asset to us.”
Newton said: “The National Arts Festival makes a major contribution to the arts ecosystem in SA, and like all things in the current cultural, economic and social climate, must adapt to prevailing conditions. The festival, and in fact all the activities initiated by the Grahamstown Foundation, are also fundamental to the economic and social fabric of the City of Makhanda and the surrounding areas.
Wits also commended her for her stint as a chief director in the office of the Gauteng premier, where she was responsible for organisational performance monitoring and strategic planning and helped deliver clean audits.
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