It seems that the list that was published with the names of the people who benefited from funds from the Department of Sports Arts and Culture includes people that many aren’t even sure what their contribution to Mzansi’s sports, arts, and culture is.
Mohale Motaung, who rose into popularity after dating and marrying flamboyant media personality Somizi Mhlongo, left many internet users in shock after it came to light that he received a total of R75k from the department via his company Glam Troupe.
The amounts which were classified as “COVID relief funds” ranged from R10k to hundreds of thousands.
While big artists such as singer Zandile Khumalo received R20k, Mohale’s R75k amount did not sit well with many.
Mohale’s company, Glam Troupe, was created to specialise in matric dance makeovers, graduations, and styling.
Many X (former Twitter) users shared the news on their feed, including @sanalenkosix.
Mohale Motaung received R75 000 from Arts & Culture for the COVID relief funds for his company Glam Troupe that last operated in October 2020 pic.twitter.com/5eTiDbg4sr
— sanelenkosi (@sanelenkosix) July 10, 2024
The news was shared by many other social media users on X.
@mohale_motaung was named in NSFAS scandals and now he’s one of the beneficiaries of the sports, arts and culture department?? Ai sisi ai amahloni?
— Unity (@moganedi_unity) July 10, 2024
One user asked:
Why did Mohale get R75k while the majority received between R10k and R20k?
— P_MAX (@DDT_PM) July 10, 2024
More users shared:
This man ran away from marriage because he could not perform his conjugal rights… 😃 😀 😄
— T’bang (@Moss2718) July 10, 2024
Is he an artist? Only know him as Somizi’s ex. I guess him dating Somizi qualified him as an artist
— Lenyasa_La_ Manyasa (@lenyasalaafrica) July 10, 2024
Also see: ‘It was only R20k,’ declares Zandile Khumalo after appearing on the DSAC list