Gayton MacKenzie is just a big ass kisser like a brakie to its master he is bringing prison mentality to parliament as a big 5 prison gang with some street corner tsotsi politics that's not going to help his new career he would be okay to shine shoes at the parliament door steps, at the main time he is messing with very hard nut to Crack doctors Doctor's like Dlozi and Hlope he is not aware that he will lose.
My son fished for South Africa...he is a Protea angler, fished at World's in the Czech Republic (twice)and came home with the trophy as South Africa's no 1 Protea Angler. The Government did not even supply his green South African blazer and Team South Africa badge! I had to buy it all...and not one cent from the department of sports towards training, equipment or the trip! Today my son is a proud South African sportsman and makes his living at the age of 23...in the Seychelles, earning U.S dollars...and it has all paid off for him. It almost bankrupted us financially to get him there, but I am so so proud of my son and I know he will go on to do great things within his fraternity
I stand with Gayton on this 100%. To hell with the ancyl n eff. Whose money is the dept using?????? This is something the majority of South Africans weren't aware of. This should be made public. Why hide it? Eva, since PA is in parliament, we get a glimpse of everything through their lives, etc. Expose them qha.
Listening is a skill that not everyone with ears has, before you exposed yourself listen first and understand what is said before you make a fool of yourself, accusing someone of getting free money whereas that person rendered a service is misleading and damaging to the person accused and could've legal implications.
The fact is they received money and Thier service is not needed anymore, why must she cry as if she was accused of corruption, she benefitted and must step aside for other kids from poor families to eat
The Minister is doing a great job. The public needs to know who benefited. Why are we always kept in the dark. Expose all of them Ministering Mckenzie. As South Afric, ns we are tired of wasteful expenditure. Look at our schools. The schools in black and coloured areas have no sports foelds. Children run in thorns. Our kids have no spirts equipment. We have many talented young children. Their dreams are crushed because of a lack of resources. Sports keep our children off the streets. It's about time more money is invested in school sports, especially in disadvantage areas.
George, who asked the government to shutdown the economy and entertainment industry during the lockdown to fight the COVID 19 virus? I just don’t understand the self hating nature of South Africans
That was during covid a time when artists couldn't "render their services" because the government placed restrictions that prevented them from doing that. So they had ask for it.
Good work minister Gayton stay transparent update south africans. It is our tax money we should know how it's spent. Mama Joy unnecessary expenditures. You don't have to keep everybody happy. Gayton is the only minister that keep the public updated which is highly appreciated.
Transparency is the key. Whatever came out of it or how people see it will always be different. I prefer to know where my tax money comes are allocated to
Forget super fans & super artists ... support super citizens . You go Super Mac. Makhadzi should realize that being given exposure and remuneration is a type of sponsorship. Nothing in this life is free.
Makhadzi never performed anywhere free of charge. People's are working and the end of the month gets peanut but Makhadzi is enjoying all the top lifestyle but she still needs more from poor tax payers. Big no, Minister well done boss
Mamma Joy can be a Super fan here in her own country. The Minister did not take her title away from her. All his saying that his Department will be focussing on spending the money on other endeavors that needs immediate attention. We respect mamma Joy, etc, but right now, it's not a priority. There are too many pressing issues and other areas that need funding. She can remain a super fan. No problem with that. The problem with this, the public never knew that it took so much money to send them to these ganes. There was never transparency ,especially when she was funded with hard earned taxpayers' money. People are now shocked to hear the expenditure ,while the parents must raise their own funds to send their sporting children abroad. Give more people opportunities, not just 2 or 3.
So it seems that Makhadzi decided to flip the script to make herself a victim. You see this thing call victimhood, it must stop. There is nothing wrong with the State giving grants to creatives... but it must be transparent. It's taxpayers so taxpayers have a right to know.
At this pint I am really starting to believe that the youth leagues of all the parties that have existed for so long need to be disbanded and restarted with new and actual youth who represent the country in all its different forms and races. Who are in tune with the Real South Africa.
@@reedcassiem909 So agree. Where do 35 years old people have the cheek to call themselves youths, they are middle aged already. We need a youth representative of people under 25, of all nationalities. An apprentice Government in training, with skills, not big mouths. I would start it but I am 80, so over to you.
@@michellelewis1090 would love to but not to cop out. But I'm 38. We'll into my mid life crisis lol. But I have to admit I have spent time speaking to the actual youth( 25 & younger) of this country and they going the right path they are making informed decisions and not emotional. Look at this year's elections for a start.
@@reedcassiem909 Wish I could be around to see what the future holds for them as future leaders. Maybe they will achieve the 1994 dream that we all hoped for. Be a good steward.
These artists chose this lifestyle. So how is it our problem as a country when they want money to fly to America? Makhadzi won an award for Makhadzi. Unless its Ms/Mr South Africa or some other event that carries the country name, then Gayton is right. Cut all this entitlement.
There is a reason it is called Department of Sports, Art and Culture, because they know there will be these kinds of artists with this life style who might bring tourists in our country= (Creation of jobs) There's no wrong doing in funding them as long as it was done to the right people at the right time, with the right funds and without corruption.
How so? There’s literally posts esp in gov institutions where PWD are given priority. There is also disability grant given by government t PWD. The disability can be temporary and you still qualify then must re apply after 6 months if you are still disabled.
WHY MUST GOVERNMENT FUND SOCALLED ARTISTS IN THEIR CHOSEN CAREERS ! IF I AM A STRUGLING ARTISAN WILL I ALSO GET GOVERNMENT FUNDING ? IT'S MY CAREER CHOICE ! IF THEY ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL THEN THEY SHOULD TRY A HONEST DAYS WORK LIKE THE REST OF US !
what makes artists better then ordinary south africas, they were getting abo 10000 while we were getting ama350, I'm pretty sure taxidrivers contribute more to the economy then some guy who plays guitar
i dont agree to allocating these funds to support artists. its my tax money. no one gave me or people like me a leg up. we had to work hard to succeed. if you helping an artist for their living , you must then apply this to every single south african that works in the same way. this is bias towards artists and ignores are working people in the country.
In my last +30 years of paying my tax through my artistic earnings, the only thing I've ever received from the department of sports, arts, and culture was a R500 checkers voucher during covid lockdown.
The artist was going to represent South Africa internationally, it wasn't her going to perform there. Artists also help putting the country on the map.
Ordinary folk pay taxes and contribute to the economy and represent South Africa on global forums, even if not in the arts. So who is considered an artist because there are so many MUSICIANS, ARTISTS, CREATIVES and TALENTED INDIVIDUALS including those performing on street corners and at traffic lights. SO HOW DOES GOVT DETERMINE WHICH ARTISTS DESERVE TAXPAYERS MONEY? IS IT JUST THOSE ON TV?
@WigglebiggleShortOFF I feel the ones that pay tax and contribute to the economy of the country and towards the arts and culture budget that supports them. Sadly, I'm an artist, I pay my tax but I've never in my life got any support from department.
Gayton is on the right track. All other departments should follow suit. We're sick of monies vanishing into thin air, and nobody knows anything about it. VIVA Gayton!✊
Well done Gayton McKenzie, wishing you all the best in the cabinet/position. My advice is please never change be yourself and don't agree on corruption. Don't be changed because of bribe or other. You do your job best you can. May mother earth protect and guide you forever.
Apologies to Makhadzi but in a revolution there'll always be casualties. 🤷🏿♂️ We need more aggressive transparency like this from Gayton McKenzie. It's uncomfortable but it's necessary. 🤝🏿 On another note, it's so disappointing that MacG got support from government and never said anything when he and Sol have been complaining about how much podcasts don't get support. It's hypocritical. Praise needs to be given where it's due just as well as we do criticism.
But why should department just give out money to this artist do this artists realised it is our tax money we work hard for it and they want it for free because they want to go to the awards? Who give us money to wake up in the morning..... Makhadzi vele you should not get a cent from the department
I think the sad part is that there is more of this money that is getting spent by departments just for the sake of justifying their budgets. Spending just so that they retain the budget and get it again. I am not even sure if Gayton will be able to act against that because he too will have a situation where the budget is in excess of justifiable spending - and will then propose a flag for R20m or pray that some sports team wins so they can justify the payment of bonuses. I will definitely trust and believe in him more if he can return the excess funds and motivate for the lowering of his portfolio’s budget - that would be a first. And even if he does do that, some other department will be given that money for them to loot anyways.
The state, that uses taxpayers money, should not be used to gratify peoples needs for relaxation. I dont think that even business needs to get involved. What the state needs to do with taxpayers money, is to improve the lives of people concerning arts and culture. If they want to involve people in sport, it should go toward an upcoming athlete where they can go and improve in their skills and learn something that will benefit them in their career. However if the state want to use taxpayers money for fans, they should keep ot local and then involve a up and coming soccer or netball club and sponsor them to our local games so that the kids can get the exposure. But this thing about sending a person abroad just for fun, lets forget about that waste of money. It teaches people nothing that can benefit them in the future.
The minister did right the thieves did not think they would be. Exposed. If you listened to makasi She was very upset that her name Was on the list she earned the money she got but skelms used her name i just heard there is more names on thst list that did Not get money so i think he did well all those who did not get money should take the thieves to court once they are Exposed
This was an awesome video, you just got a new follower and supporter...on the issues you mentioned, 1. As a dancer that has lost his dance studio in a very rural area during Covid and didn't get any assistants from DSAC. this has been happening way before Minister Gayton. 2. The super fan idea is good but it should benefit more people and young players from rural areas. Lastly I'm 100% for transparence in the GNU that's why 60% of SA lost hope in the ANC.
The Mama Joy situation is a joke!! Teams (club teams) can pay super fans if they want...it should not spill over to the National Team! Who gets to be picked to be a super fan? How about those fans that do the same but are never rewarded? Do away with it...its dividing your country yet its a matter with little importance to changing peoples lives! Mama Joy has become a brand, shes in ads and everything...she needs to see how she can take advantage of that and make her name work for her, away from tax payers money.
I think a big issue that you touched on that needs further highlighting is artist ownership of their works(copyright). I briefly worked in this space and once you understand how copyright works it helps one understand how some artists release chart topping music but don’t benefit financially from it and the record labels(publishers) accrue most of the benefits. Another issue the minister should consider is the paltry payments to artists from streaming platforms and the unresolved mess of residual payments for artists work that favours studios and not creatives. Unfortunately, the issues are global in nature and the minister probably won’t make any progress there. There are low cost measures like providing free business education in all official languages. Classes can be online, in person etc. Maybe the ministry can provide free legal services to rebalance the power dynamics when artists engage contractually so that they understand what their obligations and rights are.
The minister must level the playing field. Not just certain people or groups. I personally know of coloured artist and athletes who are struggling because of the lack of funding. The time has come that all must be supported. Irrespective of race.
I will never understand why government has to be responsible for Artists. Who is buying us laptops? Who sends us money for taxi fair to get to work? Come on guys. They chose this lifestyle
I can understand funding schools to develop the talent and teach them skills to further their career paths but to fund an actual artist doesn't make sense to me. Unless they have been hired for an event or public appearances then yes.
I'm not Makhadzi's fan at all! Her music gives me anxiety...but I agree with her when she says she got paid for service rendered, not "free money" like most artists who got money fir just being former artist...why was Arthur Mafukate paid when we last heard of Mike back over 20 years ago? Some artists who were booked to perform or shoot...their lives were on hold, but got no dime! Not fair!!!!
Well done Clayton🤙🏻🤙🏻Clearly some comrade artists are being favoured at the expense of others. Publish the list for colored, Indian and white artists ...
I wonder those who died like Zahara, Brenda Fassie and those who are at home like Yvonne Shaka shaka and etc. I thought the Government is not helping the artist.
THANK YOU FOR THIS IMPACTABLE REPORTS OF HOW THE HON MINISTER GAYTON MACKENZIE IS TRANSPARENT WE ARE SOOOOO PRIVILLEDGE TO REPORT TO THE TAXPAYERS MONEY ARE ALLOCATED IF EVERY MINISTER CAN JUST BECOME SOOOOOO TRANSPARENT ACCOUNTABILITY IS KEY NO ONE NEED TO BE OFFENDENT OF THE ALLOCATION AND WE KNOW NOW I RECOMMEND THAT THOSE WHO DIDNT GET ITS TIME TO ADD ALL OTHER ARTIST AS A WHOLE THANK YOU MINISTER KNOW THAT WE KNOW OUR PLEID IS LET IT BE SHARED EQUAL NOOOOOOOO FAVOURITM SHALOM
I'm sorry. I do not buy Ms Makhadzi's crocodile tears. Yes, she was paid over R230 000 for services rendered. Then why is she crying poverty? R230 000 many might argue that that sum of money is an overbloated amount of money for payment for her performances. Seriously, that really needs to be reviewed as that is public money. Moreover, artists, when employed by the government should be paid but, honestly, that sum of money, imo, is ridiculous when there are so many artistic projects and artists that really need serious attention and support, financially and otherwise.
Makhadzi's response was unnecessary the Department statement doesn't say she received funding but they are supporting her through bookings. She is too emotional.
Super fans are NOT needed. The athletes and artists are our brand ambassadors. It's shocking that the super fans believe this is justified when so many artists and athletes are battling. Gayton. Continue exposing these people. We are sick of the perpetrators being given more rights than the victims.
Lets prioritized our goals as a country. We are missing the point. Entertained can never be a priority in a developing country. Culture is an everyday practice and can survive without government funding. We cannot spent millions and billions on music and sports with a backlog of housing, jobs and roads.
EFF trying to score points because all of a sudden now that Mckenzie is on the scene, Malema is masipa. He needs to go back to phalamende to get noticed again.
I believe superfans shine a spotlight on South Africa with their unique outfits and their availability to travel extensively. This level of visibility likely surpasses that of other fans who might not have the time or resources to travel as frequently. The idea of offering freebies to dedicated fans in these locations is also commendable. In my opinion, superfans play a crucial role in attracting tourists to South Africa. By attending events in their distinctive attire, participating in interviews, and promoting the country, they cast a positive light on South Africa. Although I don't know who these superfans are personally and I'm not South African, I've seen how people I know have been inspired to visit South Africa because of superfans vibrant presence. Ultimately, I trust that the Minister is making informed decisions based on a comprehensive understanding of the impact superfans can have.
We don't need to fund super fans. We have millions of super fans who watch the games here. That's all we need. The sporting bodies spent millions on advertising. That's enough.
It could be that the Department claimed to have supported artists whereas someone squandered the money. Revealing the names will clear the air. Those that did not receive the money will object if their names appear in the list. Those that benefited should just be happy because we the taxpayers did not receive a cent to support us during Covid 19.
Department of Arts, Sports and Culture need to collaborate with Department of Infrastructure and Education to introduce and employ sports science professionals and build Model Public School with Sports facilities like swimming pools, music classes, gymnastics, acting and potting skills for culture. Children need to learn as early as possible real skills so that when they finish their elementary education they are knowledgeable, skilled and resourceful like Chinese, Koreans, Japanese and Americans children. Our children cannot be taught how to read and write for 12 years without being given anything of value.
I WOULD APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH MR MINISTER GAYTON McKenzie if u could change the sassa payment dates to 25th of each month for older pensioners and cancel 2nd of each month as all of us belief and confide in upkeep up the good work and God bless u all the way
Love your reporting, energy, research, sense of humor. Straight fire 🔥🔥🔥. I don't agree that the names should be made public. Must they also list all people who got UIF?
You are ignorant. UIF is a personal money owed to you by the government equally as important like child support. I also agree that female who receive Sassa grants can be checked on the database so the public can help the government to combat people who don't deserve it.
I think the Department of arts, culture and sports must stick to developing and building facilities in schools and communities. This sponsoring of individuals lifestyles in the name of creatives is wasteful and attract parasites. Our schools and communities arts and sport sciences facilities had collapse and none existing while we pimp self centered musicians. Our children we to grow up within a resourceful environment which is diverse of opportunities. School development is our future not amapiano and so on.
Well done, we r so tired of working hard and pay heavy tax and be cheated on our taxes, why pay artists who are earning enough? Most contribute very little to taxes, Allyou see see about them is designer clothes instead of saving, they can wear whatever they want but please respect our taxes.
So ANCYL feels Makhadzi is not worth R230k for her services cause she does represent a rare and skilled art that other performers get more than she does and I feel that is nothing cause Makhadzi brings a team of talented performers to perform with her and none of them are complaining that Makhadzi is short paying them. Big Up to Makhadzi she deserves More than 230k
A super fan must know the sport and been following the sport for years. They need to know the sport and a genuine fan, not some one that goes there just for a holiday and say they a fan.
It's not Venda pop nor piano it's just what it is. It doesn't need an Identity before it's genre. Newsroom did this same error (or calling it what it is🙄) They headlined her as "Limpompo Artist" after winning her BET award. P.s love your content. Keep up the good work. #subscriber❤
Thanks mybrother... your content is very informative and keep it up. Makhadzi she's lying about chonising money, actually was trying to get attention in a manner which she poked department
My brother I like your analysis, I no longer have to worry about updates from television or radio, you simply summerize everything very clearly, big up to you and SMW (Dr Mpofu-Walsh). My take is transparent is the key, also your input when you said "ministry must meet with all stakeholders in each province"
She is actually not flipping the script, and the perception that you hold makes her point. The publicized amount of 220k, which she also acknowledged, was payments of a service and not a grant. The narrative the department is pushing is misleading......that's the point.
Let them get sponsors.We have a lot of companies that can give them money not tax payers dough. They must go and present themselves.If they are good as they claim, they will be sponsored with alot of money.
More and more are being made public because of this new "party" running SA. And yet, I don't think anything will happen to those guilty. In a way, I hope the EFF, MK, ANC, ACT all start to spill the beans and make sure new prisons are built and over populated by each of them.
Leave the Die Stem to stay because most important worry about the homeless and the hungry.Can EDF HELP to at least feed the hungry and homeless. Instead of worrying about sleeping dogs
