Oops! Minister Bans Music Festivals At Public Places

September 7, 2017

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Incidents that occurred this past weekend at the GIMC has surely caused ‘havoc’. Everyone including the government is angry.

The Minister of Youth Empowerment, Culture and Sport Development Honorable Thapelo Olopeng took to social media this morning to announce that he will host a press conference next week to discuss the way forward regarding security adding that they will not allow some people to destroy the industry not complying to set rules.

He also posted a shot that stated that music festivals will no longer be permitted at public places.

“Good morning. I’m aware of the correspondence from the Office of the President with regard to what happened at the National Stadium during the recent music festival. We all condemn what happened there. I’m going to hold a press conference on Monday to explain away forward with regard to security measures etc. It is my responsibility to promote, grow and protect entertainment industry in this country. We will not allow certain individuals to destroy this industry by not complying to set rules. Those who take advantage of alcohol influence to destroy property etc, will be dealt with.
I’m on this issue. Give me time.” he shared.

Apparently during a stampede at the national stadium where the GIMC festival was held, a lot of property was damaged. The stampede also resulted in the death of a young woman.