The SAMAs will be hosted by eThekwini Municipality. Image via Twitter (X) @TheSAMAs
‘We can confirm’: SAMAs organisers on alleged R28 million funding
The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) organisers revealed exactly how much funding was suggested by eThekwini Provincial Government.
The SAMAs will be hosted by eThekwini Municipality. Image via Twitter (X) @TheSAMAs
The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) organisers have provided clarity against claims that they received R28 million in funding from eThekwini Municipality to host their 29th Annual South African Music Awards.
THE SAMAS ORGANISERS REFUTE ALLEGED R28 MILLION FROM PROVINCIAL GOV
The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) organisers have dismissed allegations that they had received R28 million to host the music ceremony this year. The two-day music award ceremony will be held at the Durban International Convention Centre on 17 and 18 November.
According to Briefly, as seen in a statement, the SAMAs organisers rejected the allegations that they received R28 million in funding from the provincial government, saying that the claims were just “manufactured fabrications”.
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“We reject the figure of R28 million as just a political manufactured fabrication. We can confirm that around R20 million was suggested as part of a 3-year partnership. And procurement processes are underway in line with Public Finance Management Act,” the SAMAs organisers were quoted as saying.
The funding will go into various purposes including catering and security, EWN reported.
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MORE ABOUT THE 29th SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARD EVENT
The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) are held each year and recognize accomplishments in the local recording industry. The event aims to honour and celebrate individuals and groups who have excelled in the relevant entry or qualifying period. Winners will walk away with cash prizes varying from R10 000 to R25 000 and other prizes.
Some of the most famous South African artists nominated at the 29th Annual South African Music Awards were announced at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani on 3 October. They include and are not limited to the late rapper AKA, K.O., Amapiano disc jockey Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, and singer Sjava.
