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Report into mismanagement of funds meant for artists welcomed
The Theatre and Dance Alliance has repeatedly called for accountability amid allegations of mismanagement of funds at the national arts council.
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‘Some NAC members weren't meant to adjudicate art relief funds’ - Mthethwa
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa briefed the media on the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme forensic investigation report on 27 September 2021, where he emphasised that R285 million of the package would be accounted for. #ArtistRelief #StimulusPackage #NathiMthethwa
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Mthethwa: 5 NAC members implicated in R300 million funding bungle
The money was meant to create employment and retain initiatives for artists and others in the cultural sector affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mthethwa hails Coetzee for pocketing another medal at Tokyo Paralympics
The marathon runner was also South Africa's closing ceremony flag bearer.
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Saving Liliesleaf: Millions needed amid battle to keep doors of iconic site open
Who is to blame for the closure of Liliesleaf Farm and what needs to be done to ensure this cultural icon is kept open for generations to come?
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Mthethwa: There’s no reason to close Liliesleaf Farm
The Heritage Museum has announced it will be closing its doors after several years of financial crisis.
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'Abject' govt failure: Iconic Lilies Leaf Farm Museum closes indefinitely
Lilies Leaf's managers had tried to raise funds earlier this year when it raised the red flag publicly about its struggles, but it says despite its best efforts and support from kind donors, it has not been able to meet its financial obligations.
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Medal incentives announced for Team SA's Para and Olympic athletes
Gold medallists will receive R450,000, and an additional R180,000 for breaking a world record.
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DA in FS objects to renaming Brandfort to Winnie Mandela
The name change has officially been approved by Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa, but the DA in the Free State has slammed the move.
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The day has finally arrived – the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is under way
Due to pandemic restrictions it’s the first time in Olympic history that no domestic or overseas spectators were allowed to attend the games.
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Bhanga slams Mthethwa for sticking with Gqeberha name change despite objections
So far, there have been more than 65,000 objections to the renaming of the metro - but Nathi Mthethwa said he had applied his mind and there was no turning back.
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Richards and May to lead Cricket South Africa
Richards said the important lessons from the past year had been the need for a unified cricket family and to rectify what had gone wrong in the past.
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Cricket South Africa has no choice but to transform: Mthethwa in Parliament
Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa has slammed Cricket South Africa for obstructing calls for change.
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’This shouldn’t be just a celebration’ - Govt launches ‘Year of Charlotte Maxeke’
A media launch was held on 30 April 2021 for the ‘Year of Charlotte Maxeke' as declared by Cabinet in March 2021. The media launch was led by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu.
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Mkhwebane steps in to mediate standoff between artists, NAC
Following public outcry, Mkhwebane and Deputy Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka met with Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa and members of the council last week.
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CSA staff to Nathi Mthethwa: What about our jobs?
The CSA staff also urged the Interim Board and the Members Council to go back to the drawing board and find an amicable solution.
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'A very sad day for our country,' says interim board after CSA de-funding
The Minister said in a statement that he has applied his mind to the matter and there those who are irrational on the members' council.
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There are laws in place now to avoid repeat of Ellis Park tragedy - Mthethwa
On 11 April 2001, 43 people were trampled to death and many others injured in a stampede at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg during a soccer match between Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
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'Are we betraying the cause of freedom?' ANC asks as Solomon Mahlangu remembered
The African National Congress held a commemoration ceremony for struggle icon Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu, who was hanged at the Pretoria Central Prison on 6 April 1979. Party deputy general-secretary Jessie Duarte made a call to members to remember what they stood for.
