The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture MEC Mr Mntomuhle Khawula extended his appreciation on behalf of the provincial government to KZN Philharmonic Orchestra for the work they do in teaching musical performance skills to youths. The MEC was speaking at Camp Orchards near Hillcrest outside Durban during one of the Summer Season 2025 performances by the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Daniel Boico. The MEC said the provincial government will always support the program. This is one of a series of programs taking place under the banner of KZN Cultural Creative Industries activities as launched by MEC in February.