Spinning for the nation
The Citizen|July 02, 2024
Sports minister says he wants the SA motorsport to enter its rightful space’.
Vhahangwele Nemakonde
Spinning for the nation

Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader and Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie may have not been given the home affairs or police portfolios, but he's happy to replace his predecessor, Zizi Kodwa.

McKenzie said the sports, arts and culture post was also in his sights.

"Many people will not understand. We wanted home affairs or police, but the true followers will know we also wanted sports.

I told the ANC about sports off the record during the negotiations.

"I'm a sportsperson. I love sports, I follow sports," he said.

McKenzie shared his plans for the portfolio and said addressing discrimination against indigenous games was a top priority.

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