Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka's office is investigating Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie for alleged misuse of public funds during his trip to the Olympics in Paris, following a complaint by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). McKenzie's trip reportedly cost over R800,000.
Public Protector , Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka , has confirmed that her office is probing Sports, Arts and Culture Minister’s recent trip to the Olympics in France Picture: Ayanda Ndamane / Independent NewspapersThe Office of the Public Protector , Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka , has initiated an investigation into Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie amid serious allegations of misuse of public funds during his recent trip to the Olympics in Paris , France.
In a letter dated December 3, the Public Protector confirmed receipt of the complaint, which highlighted potential violations of the code of ethical conduct and the Ministerial Handbook governing members of the executive. “We confirm receipt of your complaint lodged with our Western Cape office on December 17, 2024 in connection with allegations that Mr McKenzie violated the code of ethical conduct and possibly violated the Ministerial Handbook which guides Members of the Executive,” said Gcaleka.
The scrutiny intensifies as McKenzie disclosed in a parliamentary response that his Olympic trip cost over R800 000. The breakdown is staggering: R215,976 for flights, R113,271 for accommodation, and an alarming R454,005 on ground transport.“McKenzie’s extravagant expenditure on this trip, from flights to hotel accommodation, shows a blatant disregard for taxpayer money,” Thambo stated.
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