Penny Lebyane

2022 - 5 - 19

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Robert Marawa takes on Penny Lebyane over R22m SA flag (TimesLIVE)

"They were not flags! They were not vanity projects in a struggling economy of mass youth unemployment caused by a thieving government!," said Marawa.

They were not vanity projects in a struggling economy of mass youth unemployment caused by a thieving government! How is this money not going towards projects that keep creatives from being depressed and committing suicide? They were NOT flags!! I offered u facts to ur redundant and irrelevant question...No "back & forth" needed my dear sister.— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) It said the flag would create jobs, promote tourism and be a national landmark. “They were not flags!

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R22m flag wars: Robert Marawa takes a BIG dig at Penny Lebyane (The South African)

Robert Marawa has slammed the R22m flag plan as a 'vanity project in a struggling economy caused by a thieving government'.

But l have a question. In contrast to popular opinion, Penny Lebyane – a local TV presenter – thinks it’s a good idea and compared the pricey flag to Europe’s Eiffel Tower and America’s Statue of Liberty. Since then, many local celebs have joined in on the bashing.

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Industry veterans roast Penny Lebyane for backing R22m 'vanity ... (Independent Online)

The TV and radio personality is facing the wrath of social media users after a two-fold tweet.

You don't have to be in the arts industry to be vehemently opposed to this..You just have to be a THINKING citizen..rich or poor, young and old, Black or White. This is not an "industry" matter. I have not studied the feasibility document on the Flag to cost 22 Million so I’m limited there but it doesn’t sound like a lot of money for something that will out live me. “The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France for the US’s liberty. The two ended up in a twar before Marawa said: “U came in defence of a department that has severely let down an entire sporting and arts fraternity and I've seen it first-hand!! Even— PennyLebyane💚PennyLebyaneDotAfrica (@PennyLebyane) @Silapha_l understand the magnitude of the SA arts. Obviously— PennyLebyane💚PennyLebyaneDotAfrica (@PennyLebyane) @NathiMthethwaSAis not liked by a whole industry that hates itself so nothing new there for me.

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Can SA's R22m flag be compared to the Eiffel Tower? Penny thinks ... (The South African)

Does South Africa's proposed R22 million flag project compare to national monuments erected in other countries?

Not a PENNY of tax money should go towards it”. The Statue of Liberty and many monuments were funded by donations and fundraising. The Eiffel Tower was built to celebrate 100 years of the French revolution. These were to celebrate progress and the betterment of people’s lives. Amid the backlash, she added: “I have not studied the feasibility document on the flag to cost R22 million so I’m limited there. In his presentation, he claimed that the project would be a positive addition to the country’s heritage.

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