Provincial authorities blow millions on festivals

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Provincial authorities blow millions on festivals
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Provincial authorities blow millions on festivals, and some in the name of “the promotion of arts and culture.”

Northern Transvaal budgeted R10m for a recent festival in Pietersburg; Western Transvaal budgeted R16,7m for their festival while the Eastern Transvaal spent R14,5m. The Free State, however, runs ahead with R42,5 million for festivals for the 2017/18 financial year.

In total, the refinement exceeded R80 million – money that could be used to provide basic services or maintenance work.

Eating and drinking and raising glasses are put before service or maintenance.

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