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Mashatile, Ministers under fire for R200 million travel bill, including R900,000 Japan stay

This week, the party revealed that Deputy President Paul Mashatile and his staff have incurred over R2 million in travel-related expenses for transport and accommodation since last year.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Watch Video'I never run away from accountability' - Gayton McKenzie defends absence from committee meetings

Minister Gayton McKenzie faces criticism for missing committee meetings and addressing issues on social media instead.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

McKenzie faces backlash over support for Starlink in SA

Minister Gayton McKenzie's backing of a policy to ease B-BBEE rules for Elon Musk’s Starlink has triggered widespread criticism, with social media users labeling him a sellout.

Cape Argus News
Daily News Reporter|Published

Minister Gayton McKenzie faces backlash over support for Starlink in South Africa"

Minister Gayton McKenzie's backing of a policy to ease B-BBEE rules for Elon Musk’s Starlink has triggered widespread criticism, with social media users labeling him a sellout.

News Politics
Daily News Reporter|Published

Criticism mounts against Gayton McKenzie for endorsing Starlink's B-BBEE exemption

Minister Gayton McKenzie's backing of a policy to ease B-BBEE rules for Elon Musk’s Starlink has triggered widespread criticism, with social media users labeling him a sellout.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

'He is a true patriot': Gayton McKenzie praises Johann Rupert following White House meeting

Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly changed his stance on billionaire Johann Rupert, calling him a 'true Patriot' after Rupert's influential meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump at the White House.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

PSL to Implement VAR technology from next season, promises Gayton McKenzie

VAR technology will be implemented in South African football from next season, confirmed SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie on Thursday.

Sport Soccer PSL
Michael Sherman|Published

‘There will be no foreigners hired while South Africans remain unemployed,’ says Sports minister Gayton McKenzie

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has called for an end to the employment of foreign nationals in positions that South Africans can fill, citing the country's high unemployment rate and its potential to spark unrest.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Gayton McKenzie pledges new sports facilities to boost wellness in Wentworth

Minister Gayton McKenzie unveils exciting plans for new sporting facilities in Wentworth, promising to transform community wellness and inspire youth development through sport.

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Minister McKenzie engages with Khoisan leaders on cultural heritage and youth development

Khoisan leaders and Minister Gayton McKenzie come together to forge a path for youth development and cultural heritage in KwaZulu-Natal, emphasising the critical need for collaboration and support.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

Youth development and wellness: Gayton McKenzie’s visit to Durban

Minister Gayton McKenzie is set to engage with the Wentworth community this Saturday, leading transformative initiatives aimed at youth development and wellness as part of the Move4Health Campaign, promising to inspire change and foster community spirit.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

Gayton McKenzie, LIV Golf keen to host tournament in South Africa

Gayton McKenzie is determined to host a LIV Golf tournament in South Africa, following promising discussions with the tour's executives in South Korea.

Sport
John Goliath|Published

Eastern Cape artist challenges government over flag design ownership

Thembani Hastings Mqhayi, an Eastern Cape artist, is challenging the government over the design of the South African flag, claiming it was based on his original work. He voices his frustration over the lack of recognition and the ongoing legal battle to reclaim his artistic legacy.

News South Africa
Manyane Manyane|Published

Mqhayi gives Gayton McKenzie an ultimatum over South African flag design ownership

Thembani Hastings Mqhayi, who claims to have designed the South African flag, has issued an ultimatum to Minister Gayton McKenzie, demanding recognition or facing legal action.

Cape Argus News
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

‘Ramaphosa looked past my past’: Minister Gayton McKenzie on Freedom Day and GNU

During Freedom Day celebrations, Minister Gayton McKenzie expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Ramaphosa for his Cabinet appointment, addressing past criticisms and reaffirming support for the Government of National Unity.

News South Africa
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

'The flag is mine': Man who claims he designed SA flag, gives Gayton McKenzie an ultimatum

Thembani Mqhayi insists Fredericks Brownell, who was credited for the design of the flag, stole his designs and submitted them as his own.

News South Africa
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

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.

News South Africa
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Would Kaizer Chiefs be in Nedbank Cup final if VAR was around? They won't care one bit

Kaizer Chiefs' dramatic Nedbank Cup semi-final victory raises questions about the need for VAR technology in South African football.

Sport Soccer PSL
John Goliath|Published

Parties in GNU undertake a secret trip to Israel

DA and PA MPs' secret trip to Israel raises eyebrows amid calls for diplomatic suspension.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela and Simon Majadibodu|Published

South African football takes major step toward VAR implementation

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has released a tender for VAR implementation in South African football, with the technology expected to cost up to R80 million plus R70,000 per match. The tender includes equipment supply and comprehensive training programs for officials, marking a significant advancement for PSL and national team matches.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

ActionSA slams government for evasion of parliamentary questions, vows legal action

ActionSA has strongly condemned the ongoing failure of government ministers to respond to parliamentary questions, asserting that this persistent evasion of accountability undermines the very foundation of parliamentary oversight.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Julius Malema criticises Herman Mashaba as 'an old crook' over VAT hike

EFF leader Julius Malema accused ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba and others of secretly plotting against South Africans by supporting the 2025 National Budget's VAT hike.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

South Africa set to implement VAR in the PSL, confirms sports minister Gayton McKenzie

Minister Gayton McKenzie confirms the introduction of VAR technology in South African football, promising improved decision-making and fairness in the Premier Soccer League

Sport Soccer
Smiso Msomi|Published

Watch VideoWinning has gotten me to where I am today, says Kevin Lerena ahead of his WBC bridgerweight title defense.

Kevin Lerena will go in defense of his bridgerweight title for the first time since it was relinquished by Lawrance Okolie.

Sport Boxing
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Minister Gayton McKenzie offers financial aid to struggling veteran actress Nandi Nyembe

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, offers financial support to veteran actress Nandi Nyembe after she reveals her struggles in a heartfelt video.

Entertainment Celebrity News
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published