The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has refuted claims that it paid R50 million for the funeral of late Big Nuz member, Mandlenkosi ‘Mampintsha’ Maphumulo.
According to the KwaZulu-Natal Government the support it provided to the family is as follows:
Office of the Premier – R170 000
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture – R50 000
eThekwini Municipality – R 100 000
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government regrettable is forced to respond to the false rumours being spread on the social media regarding its support to the dignified send-off of our Kwaito and Gqom Star Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo. #Mampintsha pic.twitter.com/lkYf4tyGbd
— KZN Provincial Gov (@kzngov) January 4, 2023
“The falsehood being peddled about R50 million is nothing more than a figment of imagination by those who are morally and spiritually bankrupt,” it said.
As previously reported, the KZN Office of the Premier had planned to assist the Maphumulo family with 50% of the funeral costs.
Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube noted that the Big Nuz group revolutionalised South African music and dance. She added that the group put the province on a large scale with their music, not only nationally but also on a global scale. The new style that the trio under Afrotainment opened doors for many upcoming and new artists living in the province who loved music and dance.
