Tag: Minister of Sports

Gayton McKenzie gets candid about personal spending during FIFA World Cup trip

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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Minister of Sport announces Super Fan squad heading to the World Cup 

South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has revealed the initial winners of the “Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition”, an initiative designed to send passionate supporters to cheer on the South African national team. Also see: Mama Joy pleads for funding to watch Bafana Bafana at 2026 World Cup The competition was established by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture after public debate over the cost of […]

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SAHRC opens probe into Gayton McKenzie’s racist posts

The South African Human Rights Commission formally opened an inquiry into Minister Gayton McKenzie’s social media posts. Its assessment initially found prima facie evidence that some posts may breach the Equality Act. The alleged posts date from 2011 to 2017 and recently resurfaced after criticism of remarks about the Coloured community. (eNCA) According to a […]

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Operation Dudula and co. want Gayton McKenzie booted as minister

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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