This, as the province celebrates Tourism Month in Riemvasmaak. One of the musicians who has been affected by the pandemic, Boetles Gewers, tells OFM News, he no longer gets bookings and, as a result, battles to put bread on his table. He says he nonetheless, continues to perform at all tourists attraction areas. Gewers says it is thought that with his music he is able to preserve his culture and teach upcoming generations his native language.

The plight by artists and musicians in the Northern Cape comes as the province takes its Tourism Month celebrations across the province as it observes Heritage Month.

Calls for the Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa to assist struggling artists are mounting, with many stating that they have not received any help from the government since the pandemic broke out.

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