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Nathi Mthethwa issues an apology after the theatre fraternity call for his resignation
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Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa apologised following a call by theatre practitioners for him to step down as the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture.
In a statement issued by Masechaba Khumalo on behalf of the Minister, Mthethwa expressed his “heartfelt remorse” for his offensive tweet regarding theatre in South Africa.
This comes after an online petition was initiated by a group of theatre-makers and practitioners started an online petition, calling for Mthethwa’s resignation.
In a series of tweets posted on theatre director Warren Nebe’s Twitter account, theatre-makers painted a painful picture of the struggle of South African artists.
Theatre practitioners and artists call for Nathi Mthethwa to resign
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The entertainment industry continues to feel the pinch as mass gatherings, events and live shows are locked down due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
Three months into the national lockdown that was enforced by the South African government, theatres were given a green light to open their doors and operate again, of course, under strict regulations.
Though many theatre houses welcomed the new laws of operation, some decided to keep their doors shut until later in the year.
That changed when the lockdown regulations were eased and most theatre houses were delighted to welcome back patrons, but that was short-lived when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the country was going to adjusted level 3 lockdown.