Question NW1077 to the Minister of Communications
25 April 2016 - NW1077
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether all the winners of the 15th Metro FM Awards held on 27 February 2016 have received their prize money; if not, (a) why not, (b) which of the winners have not received their prize money, (c) when will they receive their prize money and (d) in what format has/will the prize money be transferred?
Reply:
No, not all winners have received their prize money yet.(a)
(a) Various reasons, including:
- Incorrect proof of banking supplied by artist and/or his Management Company.
- Non submission of certified copies of identification from artist
- No submission of supporting documents yet from artist and/or Management Company.
(b) The following artists have not received payment:
- Best Kwaito Album – DJBongs;
- Best Remix Single – AKA;
- Best Duo/Group - DBN Nyts;
- Best Hip Hop - Casper Nyovest ;
- Best Afro-Pop Album – Nathi;
- Song of the Year – Nathi.
(c) Three of the artists have submitted the required documentation and will be paid on 22 April 2016. The remaining two artists will be paid when their documentation is received.
(d) EFT.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
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MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
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