Minister of Sport, Arts and Tradition Gayton McKenzie has defended his journey to the Paris Olympics, after vowing to look at the video games on his tv.
The outspoken minister – who has additionally reduce the superfan funds – has additionally vowed to donate 100% of his wage to charity.
The Olympics takes place in Paris from 26 July to 11 August.
This week, Gayton McKenzie posted pics of his journey to Paris forward of the Olympics, which kick off this weekend.
The brand new Minister of Sports activities, Arts of Tradition was supporting South Africa’s Sevens Rugby squad, or the Blitzboks, who’ve superior to the semi-finals this weekend.
He tweeted: “I broke all protocols of sitting in silence and clapping softly when your nation is profitable. I jumped up and screamed ‘Go Bokke.’ Our Boys stated they heard me screaming”.
When one follower questioned the minister if he had travelled to Paris with funds beforehand allotted to superfans, he responded: “All the time been a brilliant fan. I got here for 13 ministerial conferences and shall be returning on Sunday. Will watch the Olympics on tv”.
All the time been a brilliant fan, I got here for 13 Ministerial conferences and shall be returning on Sunday, will watch Olympics on tv. https://t.co/7Ud0FtNCUR
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) July 26, 2024
Gayton has beforehand revealed that he spends greater than 16 hours a day devoted to carrying out his objectives for the Division of Sports activities, Artwork, and Tradition.
He tweeted: “I arrive every single day at my workplace at 7am and go away round 11pm”.
He additionally informed the SABC that the general public ought to maintain him accountable for change after 100 days in workplace.
OUSTED ATHLETE SENT TO PARIS ON SUPERFAN BUDGET
In the meantime, Gayton McKenzie revealed that he has permitted sprinter Luxolo Adams to attend the Olympics regardless of not making the reduce.
In accordance with the minister, a funds meant for superfans was used to pay for Adams’s journey truthful and lodging.
Sadly, Adams missed out on choice for the Olympics, which he certified for, primarily based on an harm.
He informed SABC Sport: “I don’t have jurisdiction over who must be in [Team South Africa], however I’m not going to interrupt the spirit of a younger man who’s a motivation and inspiration to many younger individuals in his village.
He continued: “So he shall be right here, and people are the sorts of individuals we must be bringing right here – folks that certified for the Olympics, however for some motive – which continues to be to be totally defined to me – isn’t a part of the workforce, however he has certified in order that he shall be right here on my instruction.”