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The Kiffness addresses receiving funds from DSAC after being trolled

2y By Zintle Mdaka

One of South Africa’s controversial musicians, David Scott better known as The Kiffness had tongues wagging when he was among the 3 962 beneficiaries who were recently listed and publicised by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC).

The musician known to publicly criticise the government for lack of funding and not supporting the artists, received R20 000 in funding during the Covid-19 lockdown.

A tweet from May, resurfaced, where The Kiffness accused the music producer, Ashley ‘Shimza’ Raphala of being an African National Congress (ANC) beneficiary.

Arguing that he has been open about his dealings with DSAC, the Kumama Papa singer responded, “Not the ‘gotcha’ moment you think this is.”

Responding to the tweet, one user said:

While another one said:

Recently The Kiffness took to his X page to say:

Meanwhile, sports minister, Gayton McKenzie recently took to his X page to share that the DSAC will share another list of recipients with reasons why they received funding.

 

Also see: Zandie Khumalo hints at suing the DSAC after disclosing recipients

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