Backlash against Gayton McKenzie: calls for apologies and removal, PA says Prez is going nowhere

[The Mercury - South Africa] - 7/02/2026

Gayton McKenzie, South Africa's Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, is under fire for controversial decisions and statements, prompting demands for public apologies and even his removal from office. Civil society organisations and cultural groups are voicing their concerns, highlighting issues of (…)

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