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.

Award-winning gospel singer Betusile Mcinga also received R20,000, as did South African athlete Anaso Jobodwana, actor Jack Devnarain and singer Jesse Clegg.

Musicians Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbuli each received R10,000.

More than 3,000 beneficiaries, including companies, were listed.

Click here to see full list. 

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