Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has defended the delayed launch of the Joshlin Smith Foundation, saying the project was postponed as “credible” new information emerged in the missing child’s case.
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has denied racism and hate speech allegations, saying he will not apologise as the SAHRC investigates his past social media posts.
Gayton McKenzie has apologised for resurfaced social media posts containing racial slurs, as pressure mounts from opposition parties and a pending SAHRC probe.
The office further noted that it had informed President Cyril Ramaphosa of the investigation, with a commitment to expedite the process despite its complexity.
Minister Gayton McKenzie's claims about foreign-run spaza shops selling harmful products raise concerns of inciting xenophobia, amid government plans to regulate the industry.
The Sports Minister emphasised that the ministry's resources should prioritise athletes and artists struggling to fund their participation in events and exhibitions.