By Hope Ntanzi
The South African Music Industry Council (SAMIC) has welcomed the appointment of Patriotic Alliance leader, Gayton McKenzie as the new Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture.
Vusi Leew, the president of SAMIC, an umbrella body that represents the collective interests of performers, creatives, musicians, composers, publishers, collecting societies, and record company associations, said they were looking forward to collaborating closely with McKenzie to advance initiatives that celebrate and elevate the diverse cultural heritage.
With Minister McKenzies proven track record of passionate advocacy and transformative initiatives we are confident that the arts in South Africa are poised for significant growth and revitalisation, said Leew.
McKenzies vibrant energy and unwavering commitment to the arts have been evident throughout his career and his ability to inspire and mobilise communities around creative and cultural endeavours is unmatched, said the statement.
