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Since being sworn into office earlier this year after the introduction of the coveted Government of National Unity (GNU), Minister Gayton McKenzie has garnered plenty of attention for his passionate approach to his new portfolio. His constant preaching about the need for transparency from government officials has come to bite him in the behind, as Mzansi wants to know whether he spent R800k for his trip to the Paris Olympics.
Among many others, News 24 reported about the Minister’s trip to the 2024 Paris Olympics costing an estimated R800k. The report revealed that approximately R400k was used for ground transportation, while about R215000 was spent on flights.
🔴Gayton McKenzie is wasting taxpayers’ money. This comes after he spent 800k on personal trips. He cut off Mama Joy so that he could benefit himself. No wonder he is always defending the GNU—he is serving his own interests. This Minister of Sports must be removed.
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— Trending News Update (@UpdateTrendNow) October 16, 2024
Coming to his defence and attempting to clear his name, the minister clarified that although he did go to Paris, it was merely due to fulfilling his duties as the minister, which included attending six meetings in total as well as participating in the opening of the Ekhaya village. He then revealed that he was able to attend the opening ceremony and watch a few games as well, as opposed to the ‘joyride’ he is accused.
I attended six meetings in Paris before the start of the Olympics, i went to the athletic villa to greet our athletes, I attended opening ceremony and watch the hockey, gymnastic & sevens game, I opened Ekhaya village & watched the rest of the Olympic Games on TV. What joyride ? pic.twitter.com/UirmMS3Teq
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) October 15, 2024
Continuing, Gayton calls upon the acting director general of the department, pleading for a further breakdown of the total cost of the trip to provide more accountability to the public. Gayton also urges his fellow colleagues
I demand transparency from others in @SportArtsCultur and I should do same, I shall go public with this answer 👊🏾 pic.twitter.com/UiTcSjw4OC
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) October 16, 2024
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