Gayton McKenzie

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Gayton McKenzie (born 10 March 1974) is a South African politician and businessman, who has served as Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture in the Government of National Unity (GNU) since July 2024. McKenzie was convicted of armed robbery in his early twenties and served eight years in prison. He later gained public attention in the early 2000s through his involvement in a publicised prison exposé. After his release from jail, he became a businessman, motivational speaker and author. From 2022 to 2023, he served as the Executive Mayor of the Central Karoo District Municipality. In 2013, McKenzie co-founded the Patriotic Alliance political party and has since served as its president.

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