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Minister Gayton McKenzie provided financial aid totaling R40,000 to support Nandi Nyembe and personally assisted with funeral preparations amid ongoing calls for improved artist welfare policies.
- Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie provided R20,000 to the late actress Nandi Nyembe in April to help with her financial struggles.
- After Nandi Nyembe's death, Gayton McKenzie supported her family with R10,000 for funeral arrangements and the full funeral costs.
- McKenzie also assisted actor Glen Gabela, giving him R10,000 for groceries and arranging home renovations after witnessing his living conditions online.
- McKenzie highlighted the need for new legislation to support artists, asserting that outdated laws leave them vulnerable and detailing recent legislative efforts.
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‘I will never take this abuse and lies’: Gayton McKenzie defends helping late actress Nandi Nyembe
Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has hit back at criticism after the death of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe, saying he would not tolerate “abuse and lies” about his role in assisting the late star.
Actress shames Gayton's 'promises' at Nandi Nyembe memorial
Actress Lerato Mvelase has publicly condemned Minister of Sport, Art and Culture Gayton McKenzie at the memorial service of the late Nandi Nyembe. This comes after the Patriotic Alliance leader was criticised for failing to financially assist the struggling artist. Nyembe – who died over the weekend – was remembered with heartfelt tributes at Johannesburg Market Theatre. Her funeral service – which will be funded by the department – is planned t…
Veteran actress Nandi Nyembe to be laid to rest - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Family, colleagues and friends of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe will attend her funeral in Randburg, Johannesburg on Saturday. She died a week ago at the age of 75 after a long illness. Nyembe was born in Kliptown, Soweto. She has been hailed as a formidable performer whose career spanned over four decades. Nandi Nyembe will be laid to rest at the West Park Cemetery today. The burial service will be held at the Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg, be…
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