The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture recently began exposing the creatives who have been funded, including Makhadzi, who claimed she was in a tight spot.
According to the department, the singer has received financial assistance despite previously confessing to seeking help from loan sharksSource: Twitter
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture released a statement regarding allegations that it has not been supporting Makhadzi'sfor Viewer's Choice: Best International Act, the singer's finances came into question when she revealed that she had no money to travel to Los Angeles.
"DSAC therefore rejects the notion of creatives, who have received support from the Department, inferring that they have not received support to pursue their talents.""Bathong, funding an international trip and paying someone for doing their job as an artist are two different things. And you're so wrong for revealing the amount.""It is going to be a long five years under this new minister.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gayton McKenzie's Brings Bold Reforms in the Department of Arts and Culture: Netizens ApproveGayton McKenzie's reforms in the Department of Arts and Culture, including ending funding for 'super fans' trips, to better support struggling athletes and artists.
Read more »
Former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa on His Fitness to Return As ANC MPFormer Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has returned to Parliament after he was sworn in. South Africans criticised his swearing-in.
Read more »
Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie Thanks God in Swearing-In CeremonyThe Patriotic Alliance and president Gayton McKenzie was sworn in as the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture and he thanked God on social media.
Read more »
from ex-gangster to South Africa's sports and arts ministerThe rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government.
Read more »
Africa's biggest arts festival turns 50 - read all our coverageNational Arts Festival | Africa's biggest arts festival turns 50 - read all our coverage
Read more »
Two ways to break DStv’s sports rights monopoly without destroying sports fundingA former SABC board member says South Africa should adopt European-like laws for sports broadcasting rights to help break DStv’s dominance in sports broadcasting while still ensuring sufficient funding to pay sportspeople and develop sports.
Read more »