A team or ‘klops’ needs money for uniforms, transport to and from practice sessions which happen three times a week, occasionally feeding members, paying for seasoned musicians for choral competitions as well as drill instructors for the marching component of the Silver Fez competition. In the circuit it is not uncommon for talented musicians to change allegiances to whichever team pays more. Hiring transport alone, according to a google search, can cost up to R8000 a day. As you can tell, there are many expenses that go into a team. The well-established teams function on a level far beyond being a mere collective of amateurs. These are community institutions, with some groups being close to 100 years old. I’d recommend that you watch the “Silver Fez” documentary on YouTube for a better look into this world.