(1). Yes, the list has been attached with the above details as requested.
(2). (a). The NAC has committed itself to resolve the process speedily.
(b). the entity has been hard at work to conclude the contracting process and paying the beneficiaries.
(c)(d). All applicants that have been approved are notified and no pending decision for the outstanding applicants except to send them decline letter which will be finalised soon.
(3). The NAC consulted with the sector as follows:
4. (a)(b). The NAC Council took a decision to revise the guiding figures for stream and stream that saw the initial approved amount cut by over 56 per cent. Those that were affected by the decision challenged the decision that resulted in the sit in at the NAC.
The Department met with protesting artists and we are looking at various interventions to address the matter of the shortfall. We will make the necessary updates as we make progress on the matter.