While no funds are missing from the artists' Covid-19 relief fund, there was a lack of oversight resulting in an over-commitment of R428m - double the available funds - and a conflict of interest among some former members of the National Arts Council.
Artists protested outside the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture in Pretoria recently to hand over a memo of demands. These included making available the PESP report.While no funds are missing from the artists' Covid-19 relief fund, there was a lack of oversight resulting in a
This is contained in a forensic report on the implementation of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme by the council.According to a statement by the NAC released late on Saturday night, the delay in releasing the report was due to “critically considering” what was in the public interest, while ensuring the release did not violate parties affected by the investigation.
Conflict of interest was found “in respect of some former council members [for] failing to declare their directorship in companies that applied to the PESP.” Failure to provide financial oversight regarding the implementation of the PESP within the allocated budget of R285m, resulting in an over-commitment amount of R428m .Newly appointed council members were all cleared of any wrongdoing.
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