Gayton McKenzie has been sharing his plans and promises as the freshly sworn-in Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture. McKenzie, along with all other ministers, was sworn in last week Wednesday. During the ceremony, McKenzie said: "The last time a judge asked me to sit, he made me sit for 10 years.
" He was alluding to the fact that he has served time in prison. His appointment was met with mixed reactions from the entertainment world, with some industry figures being highly critical and others being more optimistic. The South African Music Industry Council welcomed his new role: Since his appointment, McKenzie has posted his plans for the department on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Cancelling trips for super fans On Tuesday, McKenzie said he has stopped " all trips for super fans ". "We have athletes and artists who are struggling to raise money to attend sporting events and exhibitions; how do we justify paying for fans? We shall no longer be paying for these trips and will use that money where it's needed the most." The artist Makhadzi had previously revealed that, despite being a winner, she needed to borrow money to attend the 2024 BET Awards.
Publishing the names of DSAC beneficiaries The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture published the Covid-19 Relief Beneficiaries 2020-2021 list on Wednesday; the fund supported artists during the pandemic. Several high-profile media personalities - and entities attached to their names - were named as part of the beneficiaries in th.
