Ep. 173: A conversation with fellow Kamogelo Tinyiko Theledi on arts funding and corruption

<p>From fellow Kamogelo Tinyiko Theledi comes this episode on arts funding and corruption in South Africa. Kamo speaks with multiple guests about South Africa&apos;s Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture, a group that announced a relief fund of 150 million rand ($8.3 million) for artists, athletes, and others in these industries. Most of the money, however, was never shared with these workers. <br/><br/>In September 2022, the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) opened a case against the National Arts Council, alleging corruption, money laundering, and mismanagement of funds. <br/><br/>Kamo speaks to Bongani Mahlangu, a journalist and socio-political commentator, and Jack Devnarain, an award winning South African actor and chairman of the<b> </b>South African Guild of Actors (SAGA). They provide important context around the plight of artists and performers after the pandemic and the effects of corruption on their livelihoods. </p><p>Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, <a href='https://www.ufahamuafrica.com/episodes/'>ufahamuafrica.com</a>. </p>