Gayton McKenzie (born 10 March 1974) is a South African politician and businessman who is currently serving as Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture in the Government of National Unity (GNU) since July 2024.

20 hours ago · The Press Ombudsman has directed News24 to apologise to Minister of Sports Gayton McKenzie over an article about his R800,000 trip to the Olympics held in Paris, France. The ruling was made after ...

Jul 4, 2024 · A former gangster and bank robber who turned into a nightclub owner and opposition politician, Gayton McKenzie has now risen to become South Africa's minister of sports, arts and...

3 days ago · Tensions are running high within South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) as Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader and Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of “stabbing the coalition in the back.” This comes after Ramaphosa signed the contentious Expropriation Bill into law on Thursday, 23 January, without consulting GNU […]

Mr Gayton McKenzie was appointed as Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture from 3 July 2024. He was born in Bloemfontein in the Free State in 1974. He was a gifted athlete in his early years, particularly in running.

2 days ago · The Bid Steering Committee, appointed by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie in December last year, was tasked with managing and guiding South Africa’s F1 bid process.

Feb 7, 2024 · Gayton McKenzie (born 10 March 1974) is a prominent South African politician, businessman, motivational speaker, and author. He currently serves as the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture in South Africa since July 2024.

Oct 1, 2024 · Minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie has promised to share his experiences in the department three months after being appointed to the GNU cabinet. Since his appointment,...

Jul 4, 2024 · It is a history that he can’t escape from – but Gayton McKenzie embraces his prison sentence for bank robbery as a turning point in his unusual rise to power in South Africa. The 50-year-old former gang leader was this week named in South Africa’s cabinet as the country formed a government of national unity (GNU) unveiled by President ...

Jan 17, 2025 · 'We are being sold out': Gayton McKenzie criticises black administrators for failing transformation in South African sports. By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Jan 17, 2025