Show organisers set record straight
The RPA speaks about rumours, a few of the other expenses incurred for the 2018 Show, myths and misconceptions.
The 2019 Randfontein Show is just a few months away and the organiser, Randfontein Publicity Association (RPA) is busy putting the finishing touches to the programme, inviting new exhibitors and planning another spectacular event that will take place at the Greenhills Stadium from 28 February to 3 March.
“We really are very excited about next year’s Show,” said Marcelle Mans, Show Coordinator, and RPA Managing Director.
“We have several new items planned and will let the cat out of the bag as soon as we have final confirmation of all the events and performances. But for now, we would like to let the public know a few truths and myths about the West Rand’s biggest business and social extravaganza,” she said.
“Rumours do the rounds and people jump to conclusions, have skewed perceptions and often have no idea what costs are involved in putting an event of this magnitude together.”
Myths and misconceptions:
• Randfontein Show makes millions. Not true! Some years the Show does not make a profit, especially when it rains. When there is a profit, it helps pay for the deposits for the next year’s artists, tents etc.
• Randfontein Show is the same every year. Not true! We never book the same main artists two years in a row – we bring in new entertainment every year. The stall layout is much the same each year as we are restricted by electrical cables and space. The layout works and allows visitors space to shop and to walk around with ease. We also bring in more than 40 new exhibitors every year.
• Randfontein Show allows certain race groups in for free on a Saturday night. Not true! It is not in our financial interest to do so. Everyone has to pay the required gate entrance fee.
• This year was the last Randfontein Show. Not true! Randfontein Show is alive and well and enters its 33rd year in 2019.
• Randfontein Show is moving to Mohlakeng. Not true! The Greenhills Stadium has the perfect infrastructure to host an event of this magnitude.
Truths:
• The Randfontein Show does not receive any funding or support from the local or national government.
• Anyone is welcome to attend.
• The Randfontein Publicity Association is a Section 21 Company. Section 21 of the Companies Act 61 of 1973 allows for a ‘not-for-profit company’ or ‘association incorporated not for gain’. They do not have share capital and cannot distribute shares or pay dividends to their members.
• Randfontein Show pays the Rand West City Local Municipality (RWCLM) 5 per cent of the net gate fee each year for use of the Greenhills Stadium, as well as water and electricity usage during the event. This year R125 854 was paid over to the municipality.
• Randfontein Show creates temporary employment for hundreds of people.
• Randfontein Show gives local churches, charities, schools, and businesses the opportunity to boost their coffers.
• The financial influx into Randfontein as a result of the thousands of Show visitors from outlying areas is immeasurable.
Here are just a few of the other expenses incurred for the 2018 Show:
• Show ground maintenance and repairs: R86 359;
• Cleaning, waste removal and mobile toilets: R99 462;
• Security – guards, alarms and cameras etc.: R165 531;
• Stall tents and main entertainment marquee: R290 610;
• Electrical – stalls, labour etc.: R216 730;
• Stage, sound and lighting, artists and licensing fees: R796 639;
• Fencing: R25 236;
• Marketing: R319 136; and
• Gate Control (six gates): R132 077
Overall, the total expenditure which includes office expenses, salaries, insurance, casual labour etc. amounted to just over R4,5 million for the 2017/ 2018 financial year. Show organisers are happy to report a profit of R287 346 and believe the good weather had a lot to do with the increased attendance.
On each ticket sold, Randfontein Show pays 15 per cent value-added tax (VAT) to SARS. Discounted Ticket outlets will be available on the website as well as on the Randfontein Show Facebook page early in January 2019.
The full entertainment programme will be available on the website from early January 2019 – https://www.randfonteinshow.co.za – but visitors can once again expect high quality and a huge variety of entertainment at the West Rand’s “lekkerste kuierskou”.
Office inquiries: 011 412 2878/ 1562.
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