EVALUATING THE MPUMALANGA ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL ACT
Date
2011-06-14
Authors
Shabangu, Millicent Nomsa
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Abstract
In accordance with the principles of redress and affirmative action, the postapartheid
South African government has identified the need for transformation of
the arts and culture dispensation. The ongoing exploitation of artists and cultural
groups has been a concern. The national Department of Arts and Culture
developed the National Arts Council (NAC) Act intended for the creation,
promotion and protection of South African arts and culture. This study examined
the implementation process of the NAC Act in Mpumalanga and concludes with
recommendations. The study relied on qualitative research, collected through
interviews. Some of the findings of the research were that institutional
arrangements were not made; and that there is no system for monitoring and
evaluation within the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture. It is
recommended that institutional arrangements should be made on the reporting
system within the department; that suitable mechanisms be put in place to
monitor the department’s expenditure; and that a monitoring and evaluation
system should be developed.
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MM - P&DM
Keywords
Performance evaluation, Mpumalanga Arts and Culture Council Act