The funds were allocated as sponsorships toward events that brought in a host of artists predominantly from the United States
The funds were allocated as sponsorships toward events that brought in a host of artists, predominantly from the United States.Government investment in art may be difficult to quantify when weighing up the influence of local and international acts.
He accused the provincial government of prioritising vanity projects over grassroots support as the headliners for the events were all international stars.Three Back to the City concerts were sponsored for a combined R1.1 million, while a Homecoming Africa in 2023 event featuring a host of local artists received R2 million.
“These funds could have been allocated to grassroots initiatives and programmes aimed at discovering and nurturing local talent in Gauteng’s arts and sports sectors,” stated Chabalala. Additionally, the children of the late powerful singer Sibongile Khumalo, Ayanda Khumalo and her brother Tshepo Mngoma, made an appearance among several others.tribute show, Minster of SACR Gayton McKenzie stated that his reign would unlock a treasure chest of funding for creatives.
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