DA asks Public Protector to probe alleged PA links to McKenzie department appointments

The DA has submitted new evidence to the Public Protector regarding Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, accusing him of favoring allies linked to the Patriotic Alliance (PA) in appointments. The DA is calling for an investigation into potential violations of the Executive Members’ Ethics Act, highlighting board appointments to public entities. They also point to McKenzie’s controversial R31 million trip to the FIFA World Cup.