GAYTON MCKENZIE

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie at LIV Golf SA

LIV Golf set for 2027 return following successful debut in South Africa

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie announced during a press conference at Steyn City that LIV Golf will return to South Africa in 2027.

Barry Hendricks (President) of SASCOC during the Squash Sponsorship announcement at Fricker Road on January 20, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Barry Hendricks: Basketball SA is not shut down, but serious change is unavoidable

South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) president Barry Hendricks, has firmly rejected claims that Basketball South Africa (BSA) has been shut down by sports minister Gayton McKenzie.

Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 6, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice

Lewis Hamilton vows not to retire until Formula One returns to Africa

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he has no plans to retire before a Grand Prix returns to Africa.

Steyn City

South Africa could see R1 billion boost from LIV Golf event in Johannesburg

South Africa is set to benefit economically from the upcoming LIV Golf tournament, with projections estimating close to R1 billion in activity from tourism, local spending, and international exposure.

Gayton McKenzie (leader of the Patriotic Alliance and Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture)

Minister Gayton McKenzie on why he shut down Basketball South Africa

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has explained to SABC Sport why he decided to shut down Basketball South Africa.

Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie

Minister Gayton McKenzie – I will not reconsider the budget cuts

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has made it clear that he will not reverse the budget cuts imposed on sports federations last year.