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Operation Dudula and co. want Gayton McKenzie booted as minister

1y By Nomonde Simelane

The storm clouds are gathering around the self-proclaimed ‘Minister of Happiness’, Gayton McKenzie as various organisations, as well as some members of the public have called for his removal from cabinet.

This comes as the minister currently tops the trends list across social media platforms after his old and controversial posts have resurfaced and sparked controversy. The Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader has been labelled as the ‘mampara of the week’ throwing stones while in a glass house, and leading the charge for the cancellation of the Open Chats podcast, while harbouring a similar, problematic past.

In response to this, organisations such as Operation Dudula, as well some political parties like the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), ActionSA and the African Transformation Movement (ATM) have publicly condemned Gayton’s words and actions. They have called for his removal from office, as well as possible Equality Court Action. They highlight how the minister’s use of the word ‘kaffir’, as well as other derogatory terms is in direct opposition with the values of the country, and especially that of a minister.

After calling for the cast of Open Chats podcast to remain accountable for the problematic utterances, the public has also called for the minister to face a similar fate, in order to keep him accountable.

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