Question NW174 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
14 August 2024 - NW174
Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
In light of the upcoming national heritage celebrations which will be held in September, what (a) total amount of budget has been set aside to celebrate (i) AmaHlubi and (ii) amaBhaca nations which have been calling for recognition and (b) measures have been put in place to ensure that the specified nations receive their recognition accordingly?
Reply:
(a). The Department has not set aside a specific budget to celebrate (i) Amahlubi and (ii) amaBhaca nations.
(b). The department does not put measures in place to recognise specific groups but strives to recognise and celebrate the diverse heritage of all groups during national heritage celebrations in September and through all the department’s programmes and those of its entities throughout the year.