Question NW2110 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
15 June 2022 - NW2110
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1).Whether his department met its deadline and published the second draft of the National Theatre and Dance Policy; if not, (a) why not and (b) on what date will they publish it; if so, (2). whether his department will use the draft; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details
Reply:
(1)(a). Yes, my department can confirm that it did meet its deadline in finalising the second draft of the National Theatre and Dance Policy. Currently, the second draft policy document has been analysed, aligned and will be published in June 2022, to create a conducive platform for Theatre and Dance Practitioners to engage and make positive contributions.
(b). The publishing is planned for this fiscal year 2022/23, as all key processes would have been completed as envisaged.
2. For now, no, as the draft will only be used once it has been adopted and approved as policy document of the Department