Arthur Mafokate Bags Another NPO Chairperson Position

Arthur Mafokate is regarded as a Kwaito legend. This is as the former musician and record label owner of one of the biggest Kwaito record labels of yesteryear 999 Records pioneered the uniquely South African sound.

However, in recent times, the recording artist turned businessman has faced some disrepute after he was accused of corruption through his non-profit organisation (NPO). As reported at the time:

The SIU Twitter account has now become a whistleblower for ZAlebs that are alleged to have been involved in corruption scandals well worth around the ten-millions of rands. As such, the latest ZAlebs to have been linked to yet another National Lottery Commission (NLC) corruption scandal is none other than Mafokate. Details on the allegations are shared as:

The SIU investigations in the affairs of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) have revealed that five non-profit organisations (NPO) received grant funding of approximately R56,3 million for community development projects in South Africa.

As such, the report confirmed that it has gotten an order allowing the unit to “freeze three luxury properties, a plot, and a portion of a farm that are linked to the syphoning of lotteries grant funding meant for community development projects.”

But it would seem that Mafokate is a cat with nine lives when it comes to his various appointments on NPO boards following his recent announcement.

Arthur Mafokate bags another NPO chairperson position

It seems that the fact that Mafokate has rubbished allegations of his involvement in the R56.3 NLC corruption scandal is enough to garner him support to nab yet another appointment.

Specifically, this comes as he took to social media to celebrate being appointed as the Chairperson of the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA).

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A post shared by Arthur Mafokate (@arthurmafokate)

A description of the organisation is shared as:

“Our Vision is to be a leading African and reliable national shield for cultural and creative organisations and cultural and creative professional practitioners a creator of economic growth and sustainable jobs in South Africa.”

Adding that:

“We have both full-time and associate member organisations of CCFISA, we continue to encourage all legal structures that represent both creative and cultural practitioners to join the organisation.”

Not surprisingly, social media has shared their bombastic side-eye at the appointment given the recent accusations of his wrongdoing.

Chairperson for Cultural & Creative Industries Federation of South Africa is Arthur Mafokate pic.twitter.com/ly0DtfoT0Q

— ᑌＮｄ𝑒𝓇Ⓢ℃𝐎ᖇ𝐞 ｄ (@Mthu__d) June 5, 2023

Ja no Southy 🇿🇦🙏 kuningi akupheli. I dont know why I started hearing the late Mandoza’s song “Indonda ingawa namhlanje kusasa iphinde ivuke” in my head as I was reading this tweet.

— Loops Bonville (@Laklens) June 5, 2023

As long as he’s never been to court about that it will remain just rumours sad but true

— Len Mogotsi (@LenMogotsi) June 5, 2023

Arthur Mafokate of the pioneers of kwaito music in SA. He gave many young musicians a break, and they later became household names in the entertainment industry.

While I am not his praise singer, I must acknowledge his role in the growth of the SA music industry.

— Lobengula (@screamerpiano) June 5, 2023

Image credit: Zalebs

Arthur Mafokate Bags Another NPO Chairperson Position

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