Here's Why the DA Is Coming After Gayton McKenzie

Here's why the DA is coming after Gayton McKenzie

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has formally requested that Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie and members of the Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) adjudication panel appear before Parliament following allegations of political bias and mismanagement in the allocation of arts funding. The DA submitted its request to Joe McGluwa, chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, amid growing concerns that public funds intende…

DA seeks answers from Gayton McKenzie over arts funding

The Democratic Alliance has written to the chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture, Joe McGluwa, asking that Minister Gayton McKenzie and the Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) adjudication panel appear before Parliament, reports Cape {town} Etc. The DA says the move follows allegations that MGE funds were used to benefit political allies at the expense of established festivals and artists. (Democratic Alliance) Leah Potgiete…

Gayton McKenzie Accused of Misusing Arts Funds for Political Promotion

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie faces allegations that his department redirected public arts funds to promote events featuring artists linked to his party, the Patriotic Alliance (PA). McKenzie defended the funding shifts, citing the need to address financial mismanagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The controversy adds to ongoing scrutiny over his use of public funds, including prior investigations related to the Paris O…