Funds distributed to sporting federations

Over the past month, the minister of cultural affairs and sport, Anroux Marais travelled across the province to distribute funding to sporting federations and municipalities. A total of R11 062 000 was handed over to sporting federations, of which R1 925 000 was awarded to the Cape Winelands. According to the department, the funds are to assist federations with their administration, development and hosting of major events. A further total of R2 049 000 was handed over to the Witzenberg, Stellenbosch and George municipalities to assist with upgrading of existing facilities.Pictured above, minister Marais with representatives who received the funding on behalf of their federations.