Earlier this week, the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture pulled a shocker when it released a list of 3 962 beneficiaries who received relief funds from the department during South Africa’s two-year restrictions (lockdown).
The beneficiaries received R72 million from the department. However, some of the biggest names on the list included Mohale Motaung, Arthur Mafokate, MacG and athlete Anaso Jobodwana.
The list has undoubtedly been making rounds online, with Mohale Motaung topping trends. Mzansi was more than puzzled about how he ended up on the list. Some were shocked by the department’s decision to give him double the average a host of beneficiaries received. Against the list, Mzansi was quick to connect the dots about his business portfolio, and it seems Mohale Motaung received relief funds for a company that was no longer operating.
Mohale Motaung was one of the eight beneficiaries who received more money than others. The bubbly influencer and businessman received R75 000. However, the funding was for his company, Glam Troupe, which majors in matric dance makeovers.
Surprisingly, according to the rumour mill, his company, Glam Troupe, was no longer operating when he received the funding. It last operated in October 2020.
Mohale Motaung and seven other professionals received more than others. The eight beneficiaries received R75 000 each. Neo Nqwakuza of All in Management, a company that manages Mohale Motaung, also received R75 000.
However, on average, many artists and sports professionals were paid between R10 000 and R20 000. Other familiar names amongst the eight included Podcast and Chill host MacG and Rhythm City actor Siphiwe Mtshali. Most of the amounts were paid under their companies.
Source: News365