POLL | Are you surprised by the artists and sportspeople in the Covid-19 beneficiary list?

Artists and sports professionals were paid on average between R10,000 and R20,000 during South Africa’s two-year Covid-19 restrictions which left many professionals cash-strapped.

The sport, arts and culture department published names of artists and sports professionals who benefited financially from the department’s Covid-19 relief measures.

Minister Gayton McKenzie announced the publication of the list on Wednesday.

Beneficiaries included Arthur Mafokate and his son, each receiving R20,000.