Question NW1483 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
05 May 2022 - NW1483
Luthuli, Mr BN to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
What (a) are the largest cultural festivals that were supported by his department in the past two years and (b) total amount of financial support was provided in each case?
Reply:
- The list of largest cultural festivals that were supported in the past two financial years are listed below:
|
Name of Local Music/ Arts Festival |
Beneficiary / Company |
2020/21 |
2021/22 |
|
Moretele Tribute Concert |
Drakensburg Promotions |
R 2 500 000 |
R2 500 000 |
|
Ebubeleni Music Festival |
Mahambehlala Communications |
R2 500 000 |
R2 500 000 |
|
We Can Arts Festival |
Outrage Concepts CC |
R 2 500 000 |
R 2 500 000 |
|
Johannesburg International Comedy Festival |
Johannesburg International Comedy Festival |
R1 500 000 |
R1 500 000 |
|
Buyel 'Khaya Pan African Festival |
Mbuyambo Cultural Organization NPC |
R 2 500 000 |
R 2 500 000 |
|
National Arts Festival |
National Arts Festival NPC |
R 3 000 000 |
R 2 500 000 |
|
Marula Festival |
Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture |
0 |
R4 000 000 |
|
Mpumalanga Cultural Experience |
Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation |
0 |
R2 000 000 |
|
The Cape Town Carnival |
The Cape Town Carnival Trust |
R2 500 000.00 |
R2 250 000.00 |
|
The Suidooster Fees |
The Suidooster Fees |
R1 500 000 |
R1 250 000 |