Sixpack unites artists for a cause
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Speaking to Showbiz about the December 13 event, one of the organisers, Mpho Diale, said that they have decided to stage the event to prove that local artists are able to pull off an impressive event without featuring international acts.
“A lot of people believe that for an event to be a success it has to include an artist from either SA or any other neighbouring country. So we are going to show people that local artists have what it takes to please the crowd. This will also help artists in marketing themselves,” he said.
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...