Trevor Noah’s Lucrative R33 Million Tourism Deal Sparks Controversy
In a surprising turn of events, South African comedian and global sensation Trevor Noah is set to earn a staggering R33 million for a five-minute advertisement aimed at promoting South Africa as a tourist destination. However, this announcement has ignited a firestorm of mixed reactions on social media.
Trevor Noah R33 Million Payment for a Five-Minute SA Promotion
Trevor Noah, widely known for his successful career as a comedian and former host of “The Daily Show” in the United States, is set to play a pivotal role in promoting South Africa to the global stage.
The heart of this initiative lies in a five-minute advertisement that aims to showcase South Africa as a premier tourist destination. And for that, he is set to receive a hefty payment for his participation.
Trevor Noah lucrative tourism deal (Image Credit Instagram @trevornoah)Parliamentarians Call for a Halt
The tourism deal announcement drew criticism from parliamentarians who called on the tourism department to halt the project. The chairperson of the tourism committee, Tandi Mahambehlala, expressed concerns about public funds being used. However, Minister de Lille defended the decision, emphasizing that the private sector was responsible for funding Trevor Noah’s involvement.
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Private Sector Funding, Not State Funds
According to News24, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille was quick to clarify that no state funds would be used to pay Trevor Noah for his promotional efforts. Instead, the bill will be covered by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), a move that aims to alleviate concerns about public money being spent on the venture.
Social Media Outcry
The substantial R33 million payment to Noah has ignited a spirited debate, with both supporters and critics questioning the price tag and its potential impact on the nation’s image and economy.
Netizens expressed their discontent on various social media platforms. South Aricans questioned the logic behind spending R33 million on a 5-minute tourism ad when the country has so many economic problems.
Some social media users expressed frustration over previous claims of financial constraints and called the tourism deal a waste of money.
Check out some of the reactions from social media;
@shumi_kb
Wasteful expenditure
@Iam_LucTheDon;
Which advert is that one?
What are they advertising, money?
@thatsmytruth_;
So that tourists come to a country that doesn’t have electricity? Okay
@broneldamglass1;
I thought de country had money problems😨
@moey_knuckles;
@Trevornoah is leeching from mzansi. Doing legal bank robberies. Only a heartless crook will take tax payers money to promote mzansi
@Patricia_Bantom;
How do you promote your country? Trevor Noah is a South African. He can’t get paid for promoting his country, knowing very well that his people are poor. We are used to giving money to the rich while our people are suffering with the basic electricity
