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Afrikaans singer and cultural fighter Steve Hofmeyr reacted angrily to the suggestion that he is seeking financial help from a government plan aimed at helping South African artists and musicians during this global health crisis. As a fierce ANC critic, the accusation against Hofmeyr has drawn attention.
Steve Hofmeyr accused of asking for government help
The controversial article claims Steve Hofmeyr sent a request to the relief fund when the shutdown took effect in late March. He has quotes from the musician, claiming that he hoped to “get something”. The publication also claims that the Department of Art and Culture received its submission two days after the national deadline. But Hofmeyr has denied that any of this is true.
The story also caught the attention of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi of the EFF; another public figure who is no stranger to disturbing some. He told Hofmeyr, who made headlines last year when he encouraged fellow Afrikaners to destroy their DStv boxes, to seek funds from white South Africans, rather than the government:
It cannot ask for funds from a government it despises to promote an agenda against its people. If the government gives relief money to Hofmeyr, it will finance an anti-black project. Hofmeyr must go find funds from De Klerk and Zille pic.twitter.com/LTIAnWTmwn
– Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) April 19, 2020
Musician criticizes the media that attract attention
Steve Hofmeyr expressed his frustrations on social media: the controversial figure has hit Sunday world for publishing an article suggesting he has been “humiliated” to ask for state assistance. Hofmeyr called the story “dominant rot” and says it has been the target of a “racial harassment” campaign.
“What a rotting charge typical of the mainstream. Please try these three statements and do it quickly. [The media] they need to get attention at any cost and this racial harassment will click them. “
Steve Hofmeyr responds at Sunday World
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