Trevor Noah’s R33 Million Windfall for 5-Minute Tourism Promo Ad Unleashes Social Media Storm
In an unexpected twist, renowned South African comedian and global sensation Trevor Noah is set to rake in an astonishing R33 million for his role in a five-minute advertisement aimed at promoting South Africa as a premier tourist destination. This announcement has sparked a whirlwind of reactions across social media.
Calls for a Halt Amidst Parliamentary Critique
The revelation of this tourism deal has not been without controversy, as parliamentarians raised concerns and called on the tourism department to halt the project. According to News24, Tandi Mahambehlala, the chairperson of the tourism committee, expressed worries about the use of public funds. Despite this scrutiny, Minister Patricia de Lille defended the decision.
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Private Sector Backing, Not State Resources
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille was swift in clarifying that no state funds would be utilized to compensate Trevor Noah for his promotional efforts. Instead, the bill for this ambitious endeavor will be covered by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), a strategic move aimed at alleviating concerns about the use of public funds.
Mixed Reactions and Critiques Emerge over Trevor Noah’s Million Deal
The announcement of Trevor Noah’s staggering R33 million payment has ignited a lively and polarized discussion, with both supporters and critics weighing in on the substantial compensation and its potential consequences for the nation’s reputation and economy.
On various social media platforms, South Africans have expressed their discontent, raising questions about the allocation of funds in a country grappling with pressing economic challenges. Some have labeled the tourism deal as a questionable expenditure and voiced concerns about its impact on the country’s fiscal health.
Check out some of the reactions;
@SthembiD;
The other day they said SA has no money and made our grannies stand in queues for nothing.
@sthedoingthings
South Africa has money and ways to defeat unemployment. The people in government just do not want to.
@chrisexcel102;
Trevor Noah has done nothing for this country
He even kept quiet when the whole world was lying about South Africa…
Now they’re thanking him with R33 million of our tax money… 😭😭😭
@thatsmytruth_;
So that tourists come to a country that doesn’t have electricity? Okay!
