Cape Town – Sport, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has firmly addressed comedian David Kau’s public appeal for a meeting regarding the comedy industry.
Kau had expressed concerns on social media about the lack of recognition and support for comedians, urging a meeting with McKenzie.
“Do we have to be in the Olympics or die before stand-up comedians can meet you @GaytonMcK ? We know we’re not recognised and there’s no category for us, though we have employed hundreds of people without any government assistance and would appreciate a meeting, please.
Do we have to be in the Olympics or die before we Stand up Comedians can meet you @GaytonMcK ? 🤷🏾♂️
We know we’re not recognized or there’s no category for us although we have employed hundreds of people without any government Assisstance but would appreciate a meeting please.…— DavidKau (@davidkau1) August 16, 2024
“Please advise who to contact to have a meeting with you. I will go on a run [or] walk with you and spin cars, whatever it takes,” he wrote on X.
In a prompt response, McKenzie highlighted his previous support for Kau’s shows and events, cautioning him to be more considerate in his approach to addressing such issues.
“I have attended every comedy show you ever had. I bought loads of tickets despite you offering them for free. I even bought for my staff. I booked you last year for our event at Houghton Hotel. I can’t have you insinuating I don’t care about comedians.”
I have attended every comedy show you ever had,I had bought loads of tickets despite you offering them for free, I even bought for my staff, i have booked you last year 4 our event @ Houghton hotel. I can’t have you insinuating that I don’t care about comedians, your approach bro https://t.co/BwSBKzv7Yv
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) August 16, 2024
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
