Arts and culture department
Gungubele commends Mthethwa for R22m flag meant to ‘reinforce social cohesion’
He said Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa’s review of the project is related to the costs and not the actual concept.
Mthethwa appeared before the sports, art and culture portfolio committee on Tuesday. His department also presented a feasibility study on the development of the project.
On Sunday, the Department of Arts and Culture announced government is disassociating itself from reigning queen Lalela Mswane's decision to participate in the Miss Universe in Israel next month.
The Arts and Culture Department has allocated a budget of R4 million for the project.
Minister Nathi Mthethwa published the approval of the name change in the Government Gazette late last month.
According to a report, the Arts and Culture Department says to prevent the escalation of costs, the project will have to be demolished.
The department made the decision in 2011 to create a museum at the Brandfort home where the struggle icon was banished to the in the 70's.
The department's Vusithemba Ndima says the programme which aims to improve race relations in the country hasn’t been a complete success.
Social cluster departments are presenting their budgets for the 2016/2017 financial year today.
Government sectors are expected to provide an outline of their language policies by tomorrow.
Minister Paul Mashatile says all South Africans should be proud of its rights and freedom.
Minister Paul Mashatile says it is important to invest in arts and culture in the country
Preparations are underway in Soweto for Youth Day celebrations.