Tag: Gayton McKenzie

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Gayton McKenzie takes legal action in the wake of podcast apology for racial discrimination

The Open Chats podcast has faced public backlash following a series of derogatory remarks made by its hosts regarding the coloured community. The scrutiny was prompted by one host’s claim that “apparently coloured siblings chow each other,” referencing an unfounded stereotype about intra-community relationships. Another host further inflamed tensions by asserting that coloured individuals are […]

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South Africa set to host Africa’s first ever LIV Golf tournament

South Africa is once again on the brink of making history as the first African country to host the continent’s inaugural LIV Golf tournament. The announcement was made in a recent press conference where it was revealed that Steyn City in Johannesburg is set to host the first-ever LIV Golf South Africa from 20-22 March […]

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Patriotic Alliance places Kenny Kunene on special leave as DJ Sumbody case continues

Gayton McKenzie’s Patriotic Alliance has placed Kenny Kunene on special leave. Kunene’s 30-day leave comes after the renowned media socialite and Johannesburg transport MMC was found at the home of the late DJ Sumbody’s suspected killer, Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe, in Sandton at the time of the suspect’s arrest. His presence has since sparked concerns about […]

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Springboks: Gayton McKenzie vows to work tirelessly to bring ticket prices down

The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, says that tickets to watch the South African national rugby team are too expensive for the ordinary citizen. Speaking in parliament during the budget speech, he expressed that the high cost of tickets to see the Springboks was something that was of great concern to him. […]

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Another day, Another political fight: Gayton and Sihle Lonzi come at each other

A heated online exchange erupted between Gayton, the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, and Sihle, an Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP. The spat began when Sihle took to his X (previously Twitter) account to criticize Gayton’s Patriotic Alliance (PA) for not taking action on the issue of illegal foreigners in the country. Sihle accused […]

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Nandi Nyembe reveals that Gayton broke his promise to visit

Veteran actress, Nandi Nyembe has revealed that minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie has not fulfilled a promise he made to her on a viral video call. Gayton made a video call from Cape Town, to Nandi after her health and financial struggles were shared on the social media platforms. In the call, […]

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Gayton McKenzie set to investigate millions paid to Downtown Music Hub

The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture has vowed to do his investigation into just over R93 million worth of funds paid by his department to the Downtown Music Hub in Johannesburg. According to the news publication Sunday World, the minister recently addressed parliamentary leaders, where he was questioned on his understanding of what it is […]

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Gayton McKenzie officially launches Joslin Smith Foundation

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has proven to be a man of his word as he recently announced his decision to officially launch the Joslin Smith Foundation. The purpose of the organisation is intended to honour the life of the missing girl from Saldanha Bay, a story which has sent shockwaves through […]

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‘We will fix the plight of our artist’ Gayton McKenzie steps in to help struggling actress Nandi Nyembe

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, recently reached out and donated an undisclosed amount of money to struggling actress Nandi Nyembe. This is after the veteran actress’s heartbreaking appeal for help amid health and financial struggles spread on social media platforms, prompting Gayton to extend a helping hand. The self-proclaimed minister of happiness […]

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Gayton McKenzie prepared to face jail time in pursuit of proving Joshlin is alive

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has vowed that he would be willing to face time in prison in pursuit of proving that Joshlin Smith is still alive. The six-year-old from Saldanha Bay disappeared in February 2024 after her mother Kelly Smith decided to keep her home since she was not feeling […]

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Gayton McKenzie is growing impatient over CSA’s transformation struggles

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie has had enough. The lack of progress on transformation within Cricket South Africa (CSA), especially regarding its failure to implement quotas at a domestic level, has sparked frustration from the minister. Gayton’s comments, made in the wake of the controversy surrounding the Eastern Cape Warriors’ point deduction […]

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Ashleigh Ogle shares views following Gayton’s comments on ex – Elton Jantjies

While there are some who think that suspended Springboks player Elton Jantjies has become a better person, others are finding it difficult to believe that a leopard can change its spots. The 2019 World Cup winner has recently been getting praise from high-ranking leaders in the political and sports spheres. The Minister of Sports, Arts […]

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