(1) Whether his department intends to protect, promote and develop arts and culture in the rural areas such as Gingindlovu, Nkandla and Nongoma so that the culture is not lost to future generations; if not, why not; if so, how; (2) whether there are any plans to have arts and culture as part of the curriculum in schools; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what plans?