Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie addressed the backlash his department received over the approximately R31 million spent during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The scrutiny and asusmptions of him spending the millions on himself led the minister to reveal his own expenses, which totalled R1 058 379.75. Also see: Gayton McKenzie meets with […]
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South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has pledged financial incentives to Bafana Bafana following the national team’s historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Also see: Cyril Ramaphosa praises Bafana Bafana after historic win The announcement came after South Africa secured a memorable 1-0 victory over South Korea […]
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The Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, was happy to see ‘lucky fan’ Rory Petzer, who seemed to be a fan favourite among South Africans. The popular sports content creator, known as the ‘Minister of Champions,’ joined the new group of ‘lucky fans’ to watch Bafana Bafana’s match against South Korea on 25 […]
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Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has already shared how he thinks the group stage will unfold, as South Africans count down the hours until the Bafana Bafana team showcases its talents in the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Also see: Can Bafana Bafana defy the odds at the World Cup tomorrow? Gayton McKenzie makes his […]
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Nigerian pastor John Anosike has criticised the Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie following remarks about the reported purchase of the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town, describing the comments as xenophobic and harmful to South Africa’s investment climate. The dispute emerged after Gayton publicly objected to the possibility of the historic venue being […]
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Confusion around the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has prompted South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, to step forward and clarify the country’s position. Speaking during a media briefing at Freedom Park on Wednesday, McKenzie responded to growing speculation that South Africa could take over hosting duties for the next […]
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A memorable Sunday at Battery Park Cape Town had its moment with football’s most iconic prize on Sunday, 1 February, when the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour set up its final African stop at the vibrant Battery Park in the V&A Waterfront. Warm weather, excited crowds and a fully immersive fan zone made it feel […]
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South Africa is gearing up for a rare moment in the global football spotlight as the FIFA World Cup trophy touches down in Johannesburg on Friday. The iconic goldware is arriving from Kigali as part of Coca-Cola’s international Trophy Tour, a global build-up to the 2026 World Cup hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United […]
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South Africa is officially throwing its hat back into the continental ring. And this time, the country isn’t going alone. Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has confirmed that South Africa will submit a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations and is inviting neighbours Botswana and Namibia to join the effort. […]
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Shabba’s legacy heads back to Mexico There are football moments that never fade, no matter how many years pass. For South Africans, Siphiwe Tshabalala’s thunderbolt against Mexico in 2010 is one of them. Now, that connection between Shabba and Mexico is being revisited in a fitting way. The former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana star […]
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As Bafana Bafana pack their bags for Morocco, it is not tactics or team selection making noise back home, but money. Or more accurately, rumours about it. Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has stepped in to cool the temperature after speculation around Africa Cup of Nations bonuses began gaining traction online, threatening to […]
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Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena has finally shared how the suspension scandal that rocked South Africa’s World Cup qualifying campaign almost broke him. His story is not just about football. It is a deeply personal account of pressure, public scrutiny and the heavy expectations placed on national heroes. A Shock That Nearly Derailed A Nation’s […]
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