The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has opened probes into funding for several of South Africa's largest festivals after it withdrew long-standing support and redirected grants under new Mzansi Golden Economy rules.
Events affected include:
Cape Town International Jazz Festival
National Arts Festival
Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees KKNK
Among others, these Afrikaans cultural festivals have drawn national audiences and tens of thousands of visitors over many years. Newsday