The SABC choir which performs at events such as the memorial service for Vuyo Mbuli and the launch event of the SABC's SABC News channel this year, is costing the South African public broadcaster more than R2.1 million per year.
The SABC choir cost the SABC R2.1 million for the 2012/2013 financial year and the 25 freelancers who are used are each paid R10 000 per month.
The SABC choir costs the SABC R286 000 per month.
The minister of communications, Yunus Carrim told parliament that the money is spent on uniforms and transport costs.
The 25 freelancers are paid R1 000 per rehearsal, and there are 10 rehearsals per month, which works out to R10 000 per freelancer per month.
