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Gayton McKenzie responds to allegations of R400,000 monthly mismanagement in Silapha Wellness Programme
Minister Gayton McKenzie addresses serious allegations of mismanagement and unaccounted funds in the Silapha Wellness Intervention Programme.
How Gayton McKenzie's 2024 transparency plans involved Mzansi celebrities and sparked controversy
Minister Gayton McKenzie throughout 2024 was on a mission of transparency with his department, even fingering some of Mzansi's famous faces.
Gayton McKenzie moves Unathi Nkayi to tears with support: 'No person must be destroyed'
Minister Gayton Mckenzie has declared that Unathi Nkayi will represent South Africa on stages and that she will 'blossom'
Mahala! Gayton McKenzie is 'officially opening ke Dezemba' by giving away tickets to Makhadzi and Chris Brown's concerts
Gayton McKenzie is giving away tickets to the upcoming Makhadzi and Chris Brown concerts in Limpopo and Joburg.
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams leads voting poll for Yashin Trophy | Ballon D’or voting
Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is currently leading the English fan voting poll for the Yashin Trophy.
R632m new home for KZN Museum
The museum, which opened in 1904, is also home to the Centre of Scientific Research and has outgrown its current premises at 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street in Pietermaritzburg.
Makhadzi cries foul ahead of DSAC releasing the Covid-19 beneficiary list
The department clamped down on Makhadzi after she told podcaster MacG that she receives no help from government.
Makhadzi vs Gayton McKenzie | Department paid artist over R230,000 in past year for gigs
The award-winning singer is not taking the statement by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture lightly.
Minister Gayton McKenzie donating his first ministerial salary to struggling Kagiso-based art gallery
Newly appointed Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton Mackenzie has garnered praise on social media after announcing that he will donate his first parliamentary salary to the Backyard Art Gallery Restaurant in Kagiso, Krugersdorp, Johannesburg.
Who, when and why? Gayton McKenzie says artists and sports people paid by his department will be revealed
The time where only a select connected few benefit from the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture is over according to Minister Gayton McKenzie.
McKenzie has his work cut out
He has already contributed to the arts, publishing a book about his life, A Hustler’s Bible.
PR and branding masterclass kicks off industry conversations and new trends
The event, held at the Wanderers Cricket Stadium on Wednesday titled “BrandPR Masterclass”, was an interactive session which tackled brand and PR-related issues, including strategies for effective communications
Charismatic Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie steals the show at the Cabinet swearing-in ceremony
Gayton McKenzie’s magnetic presence enchants attendees and dignitaries at the Cabinet swearing-in ceremony.
Gayton McKenzie appointment | SA Music Industry Council welcomes enthusiastic new Arts and Culture Minister
SA Music Council welcomes Gayton Mckenzie as Arts Minister.
Durban ratepayers react to SA Cabinet
Ratepayer organisations reacted to the announcement of the new national Cabinet revealed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday night, with some questioning various ministers’ qualifications.
Articulate Africa conference to boost creative arts in Durban
Articulate Africa 2024 officially opened with a creative element which featured an art exhibition, followed by a book launch of the compilation of stories from various creatives in the City.
MEC Khawula is looking to unearth sports stars in KZN
Newly appointed Sport, Arts and Culture MEC Mntomuhle Khawula stresses the need to serve all parts of KZN.
Corruption-accused Zizi Kodwa will be an MP – ANC
The ANC introduced the step-aside rule to fight corruption in 2017.
Controversial artist ruffles feathers with whites ‘suck black artists’ blood’ comments
Mabulu said he chooses to cease being an artist while white people continue to control the industry.
Staff accuse Freedom Park CEO Mufamadi of nepotism and corruption
Under Dr Jane Mufamadi, Freedom Park has been turned into a sectarian organisation that in addition has been mired in corruption and maladministration issues.
Sjava elevates ‘Bhinca’ culture with new range of shoes
This comes after his recent collaboration with the brand, which sees him take the “Bhinca” culture to the next level with the release of a new range of Omega footwear, a proudly South African shoe brand that has stood firm as a hallmark of quality and style for generations.
South Africa reflects on three decades of democracy, through an artistic lens at Unisa Art Gallery
Through a unique blend of visual, auditory, and tactile elements, the exhibition offers a multifaceted exploration of South Africa’s lived experiences.
Veteran actor Zane Meas takes on one-man stage production
According to Prithven Pillay of the Roodepoort Theatre, Meas’ performance offers close and fascinating insight into the life of poet, writer and activist Chris van Wyk and Meas’ very close ally.
Major events lined up for historic Youth Day
Fed up with being taught in Afrikaans, more than 20 000 pupils in Soweto clad in school uniforms - took to the streets challenging the authorities to hear their grievances amid the then ill-fated Bantu Education Act.
Sotho poetry book gets nod from Free State University
The launch was attended by the likes of Jaki Seroke and poet Kgafela oa Mogogodi and many other poets and writers.