26 May 2020
Following Minister Nathi
Mthethwa’s announcement of a R150 Million Relief Fund to assist artists,
athletes, technical personnel and the core ecosystem of the sector,
adjudication panels were immediately appointed for both the sport and arts and
culture sector. The deadline for application of the Relief Fund was 6 April
2020.
The other part of this fund was
open to proposals for livestreaming the work of creatives and athletes,
particularly, intergenerational cooperation between younger artists and
legends. Both processes (the Relief Fund adjudication as well as the tender
application process for service providers) were mutually exclusive.
Artists were provided with the
amounts that they requested but the maximum amount given to each artist is R20,
000. Those who requested less than R 20,000 were given the amounts they specifically
requested. These include artists who have appealed and were considered
favourably.
Issued by the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture
Media Enquiries:
Masechaba Khumalo: Spokesperson (Minister),
Tel: 066 380 7408 | Email: MasechabaK@dsac.gov.za
Mr Mickey Modisane: Chief Director Marketing and
Communications (Sport)
Tel: 082 992 0101 | Email: Mickey@dsac.gov.za
Ms Zimasa Velaphi: Marketing and Communications (Arts and
Culture)
Tel: 072 172 8925 | Email: ZimasaV@dsac.gov.za
Please follow the link below for the list of artists who
have received funding to date:
