Question NW1867 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
01 June 2023 - NW1867
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1). What number of musicians (a) did the (i) KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra and (ii) Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra have when each was established and (b) are still on the payroll of each orchestra; (2). whether the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra which had between 65 and 70 musicians have now had their figure cut to 20 musicians; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3). whether the musicians of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra and Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra are permanent; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details
Reply:
(1). The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) does not administer provincial and city orchestras; these orchestras do not report to DSAC and do not fall within the ambit of DSAC. Therefore, DSAC is not able to answer your questions regarding operational matters of provincial and city orchestras.
(2). The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) does not administer provincial and city orchestras; these orchestras do not report to DSAC and do not fall within the ambit of DSAC. Therefore, DSAC is not able to answer your questions regarding operational matters of provincial and city orchestras.
(3). The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) does not administer provincial and city orchestras: these orchestras do not report to DSAC and do not fall within the ambit of DSAC. Therefore, DSAC is not able to answer your questions regarding operational matters of provincial and city orchestras.
As stated before, the National Orchestra does not employ permanent musicians but draws on the best available musicians from multiple provinces throughout the country.