Sports and Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa says the government has assisted many artists affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.
Mthethwa defended the department’s stance after some well-known artists claimed the relief process was flawed. He says the focus was given to vulnerable artists.
“There are people in this space who get nothing whatsoever. We’ve gone for the most vulnerable, there is nothing flawed about that. Desperation levels are not the same. We would have wished to cover others.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is at 92,681. The country has recorded over 50,000 recoveries.
Sports and Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa says government has assisted many artists affected by the #COVID19 #lockdown. #ReliefFund pic.twitter.com/RbYXRaHGwt
— eNCA (@eNCA) June 21, 2020
More than 1.2-million tests have been conducted.
As of today, the cumulative number of confirmed #COVID19 cases is 92 681,the total number of deaths is 1877 and the total number of recoveries is 50 326. pic.twitter.com/fykSw1ZCGn
— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) June 20, 2020
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Source: eNCA
