– Natasha Thahane revealed that she was able to study in America at the New York Film Academy thanks to a R1 million grant
– She received the grant from the government after she allegedly contacted Baleka Mbete Mbete allegedly contacted the department of arts on her behalf and was able to secure her the grant
– Social media users were furious over the special treatment that privileged people enjoy
Actress Natasha Thahane has been trending on Twitter after she revealed that Baleka Mbete helped her out big time.
She was a guest on MacG’s Podcast & Chill where she said that she’d reached out to Mbete to help her with her finances at the New York Film Academy. Being the granddaughter of Desmond Tutu helped her secure over R1 million from the department of arts.
This was after Mbete allegedly contacted the department to facilitate the funds.
Natasha took to social media in response to the backlash and explained that she had applied for funding but no one had responded until the New York Film Academy contacted the department. “I applied for funding, no one responded. Until the school assisted me get in contact with the department.