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Gayton McKenzie being investigated for financial abuse
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The Economic Freedom Fighters confirmed that the Public Protector will investigate Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie's alleged financial misconduct. This was after he reportedly spent over R800,000 on his trip to the Olympics in France in August 2024.
EFF MP Sinawo Thambo posted a response he received from the Public Protector on his X account @Sinawo_Thambo. The Public Protector confirmed that it received the EFF's complaint, which it lodged on 17 October, in connection with the alleged financial misconduct.
The Public Protector said it is investigating the EFF's complaint and added that a preliminary investigation will be conducted to determine the merits of the EFF's complaint. The EFF accused McKenzie of spending over R800,000 during his trip to the Olympics. He defended himself and said that he was not aware of the financial aspect of the trip.
Read the Public Protector's response here:
EFF MP Sinawo Thambo posted a response he received from the Public Protector on his X account @Sinawo_Thambo. The Public Protector confirmed that it received the EFF's complaint, which it lodged on 17 October, in connection with the alleged financial misconduct.
The Public Protector said it is investigating the EFF's complaint and added that a preliminary investigation will be conducted to determine the merits of the EFF's complaint. The EFF accused McKenzie of spending over R800,000 during his trip to the Olympics. He defended himself and said that he was not aware of the financial aspect of the trip.
Read the Public Protector's response here:
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— Sinawo Thambo (@Sinawo_Thambo) December 4, 2024
The Public Protector has confirmed that her office is investigating the misuse of public funds by Gayton McKenzie in relation to his trip to the Olympics in Paris, France.
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