Mzansi’s football heroes are heading back to the World Cup — and Minister Gayton McKenzie is showing his appreciation in a big way. Bafana’s Big Win Brings Back National Pride After 16 long years, Bafana Bafana have finally reclaimed their spot on the world stage. Their emphatic 3–0 victory over Rwanda sealed their return to […]
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The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has once again found himself at the centre of online scrutiny. This week, the 52-year-old, affectionately known as the self-proclaimed “Minister of happiness,” took to social media platforms, announcing that he had a stack of tickets for an upcoming Travis Scott concert, ready to give away. […]
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A Hug That Speaks Louder Than Words When rapper Gigi Lamayne and Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie embraced in a public moment, it wasn’t just a photo opportunity. It was a gesture full of warmth and enthusiasm. The pair crossed paths again at a Johannesburg event, after first meeting at the National […]
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Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has announced he will resign on Tuesday when the Patriotic Alliance (PA) formally withdraws from the Government of National Unity (GNU). The dramatic move comes after Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero ignored an ultimatum to reinstate PA deputy president Kenny Kunene to his former mayoral committee position. McKenzie revealed […]
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Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie has announced the party’s immediate withdrawal from the ANC-run coalition government in Johannesburg and its intention to exit the national Government of National Unity (GNU). Gayton cited frustration with Mayor Dada Morero for failing to reinstate PA deputy leader Kenny Kunene as transport MMC despite Kunene being cleared of […]
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On 10 September 2025, radio host and media personality Sizwe Dhlomo weighed in on a statement by Gayton McKenzie, leader of the Patriotic Alliance. McKenzie had announced that his party had appointed the law firm Cliffe Dekke & Hofmeyer to investigate allegations involving Kenny Kunene, a senior PA figure. He added that questions about the […]
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The South African entertainment industry is once again under the spotlight following the death of iconic actress Nandi Nyembe, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 75. Her death has reignited debate over structural failings in the sector, particularly regarding financial support for aging artists. Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie, who also […]
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A memorial that turned into a reckoning What was meant to be a farewell to one of South Africa’s most respected actresses quickly became a rallying cry for change. At Nandi Nyembe’s memorial service on 28 August 2025, actress Lerato Mvelase stunned the audience by openly challenging Minister Gayton McKenzie and his Department of Sports, […]
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Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has defended himself against the findings of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). He claims that the outcome suggesting that prima facie evidence shows he was guilty of hate speech was motivated by a political agenda. The Patriotic Alliance leader has become the subject of much […]
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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 […]
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Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie received backlash after the resurfacing of his old tweets that contained derogatory language, leading to him explaining himself. This comes after he fought Open Chats podcast, when the hosts made derogatory comments about the coloured community. During his recent Facebook live, McKenzie claimed that the uproar surrounding […]
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In the wake of ongoing tensions after their statements made on the coloured community, the hosts of the Open Chats podcast have now been accused of being insincere in their apology. In a recent post, the hosts (Mthokizisi and Lefa) shared statements expressing deep regret for offending people of the coloured community through their degrading […]
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