By Rorisang Modiba
New Minister of Sports, Culture, and Arts, Gayton McKenzie promised honesty and revealed the names of those who benefited from the department’s funds during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Among those listed were artists Zandile Khumalo, her sister Kelly Khumalo, Makhadzi, and many others.
Zandile Khumalo took to Instagram to explain that she received R20,000. She said the department asked for applications from those who lost work and income during the pandemic.
She applied, followed the rules, and was approved. Zandile also jokingly said she was disappointed at not receiving the R200,000 she had hoped for.
Makhadzi also denied claims that she received R203,000 from the department over the past 14 months.
The release of the list caused Podcast and Chill host Mac G, real name Macgyver Mukwevho, to trend on X. Many South Africans were surprised to see that he received R75,000 because he often speaks against favouritism.
The list also includes famous names such as the Rebecca Malope Foundation, Busiswa Qqulu, Dumisani Mbebe, Arthur Mafokate and his son, and Bethusile Mcinga.
Social media users also noticed several Nigerian artists on the list, including Adetola John Aina, aka Ola Sax, who received R20,000.
Pictured above: Zandile Khumalo.
Source: X
