The DA in Limpopo has called on the provincial department of sports, arts and culture to offer additional support to artists, athletes and technical personnel, most of whom are not earning any income during the lockdown.
The party said those struggling with their relief fund applications should be helped by the department to ensure they comply or those rejected be assisted with their appeals.
At least R3.9 million would go towards initiatives such as the hosting of lockdown digital entertainment in partnership with the SABC. That amount would also cover the fashion and dress-making sector. Last week, Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa said while there had been some movement in processing payments from the R150 million relief fund to various sporting codes, many applicants had rejected.
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