Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
He is a businessman, motivational speaker, author and former Executive Mayor of the Central Karoo District Municipality. He is also the president of the Patriotic Alliance political party.
He came to prominence in the early 2000s for his role in a prison exposé that eventually led to his early release amid an investigation of prison corruption by the Jali Commission of Inquiry.McKenzie grew up in the Heidedal neighbourhood of Bloemfontein
McKenzie used his story of changing from a life of crime during the apartheid years in South Africa to attaining success as a businessman.
Many of his books have been bestsellers in South Africa, starting with The Choice: The Gayton McKenzie Story. Other books include A Hustler's Bible, The Uncomfortable Truth, Trapped, Kill Zuma By Any Means Necessary,and A Hustler's Bible, The New Testament.
McKenzie launched the Patriotic Alliance political party on 30 November 2013.
Patriotic Alliance (PA)
Not associated with any constituency offices
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Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture at National Executive (Executive)
since 30th June 2024
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 14th June 2024
Member at Patriotic Alliance (PA) (Party)
1st Candidate at Patriotic Alliance Provincial Free State Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
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2025 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 1 meeting
2024 (6th Parliament) committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 0 meetings
2024 (7th Parliament) committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 7 meetings
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BENEFITS AND INTERESTS FREE LOANS
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CONSULTANCIES AND RETAINERSHIPS
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Nothing to disclose |
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DIRECTORSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS
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GENERAL TRADING |
LEXSHELL 138 GENERAL TRADING (DE-REGISTERED) |
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FILM AND TELEVISION |
RAYSTAR PRODUCTIONS (DE- REGISTERED) |
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INVESTMENTS |
GAS AFRIQUE (DE-REGISTERED) |
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MICRO BREWERY |
AFROBREW BEVERAGES (DE- REGISTERED) |
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LPG DISTRIBUTION |
G GAS (DE-REGISTERED) |
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GENERAL TRADING |
DIRBYN UTILITIES (DE-REGISTERED) |
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GENERAL TRADING |
GAYTON MCKENZIE (DE- REGISTERED) |
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MINING AND EXPLORATION |
AFRICAN AUSTRALIAN MINERALS AND ENERGY (DE-REGISTERED) |
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INVESTMENTS |
DIRBYN INVESTMENT HOLDINGS (DE- REGISTERED) |
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GENERAL TRADING |
DARTINGO TRADING 213 (DE- REGISTERED) |
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NIGHT CLUB AND ENTERTAINMENT |
TABOO TRADING 189 (DE- REGISTERED) |
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ICT |
MEGAFONE TELECOMS (DE- REGISTERED) |
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INVESTMENTS |
HALOWIZ INVESTMENTS (DE- REGISTERED) |
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FILM AND TELEVISION |
ZAR PRODUCTIONS (DE- REGISTERED) |
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GENERAL TRADING |
DREAM WEAVER TRADING 445 (DE- REGISTERED) |
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MEDIA |
DIRBYN PUBLICATIONS (DE- REGISTERED) |
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GENERAL TRADING |
GAYTON MCKENZIE DISTRIBUTIONS (DE-REGISTERED) |
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
TOBIWELL (DE-REGISTERED) |
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GENERAL TRADING |
TALIREX (DE-REGISTERED) |
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FILM AND TELEVISION |
NSO WHAT TRADING (DE- REGISTERED) |
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RECORD LABEL |
NU MONEY RECORDS (DE- REGISTERED) |
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SOLAR TRADING |
BLACK SOLAR (DE-REGISTERED) |
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MINING AND EXPLORATION |
DAMASH MINERALS (DE- REGISTERED) |
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LOGISTICS |
PORTKEY SA (DE-REGISTERED) |
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POLITICAL PARTY |
PATRIOTIC ALLIANCE |
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INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS |
HUSTLERS EMPIRE (DE- REGISTERED) |
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MINING CONSULTANCY |
SCIENCE FIXING (DE-REGISTERED) |
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GENERAL TRADING |
AMATENDA 523 (DE-REGISTERED) |
INCOME GENERATING ASSETS
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OWNERSHIP IN LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description of Property | Size of the Property in Square Meters | Area where Property is Located |
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Residential |
1487 square meter |
Kraaifontein, Cape Town, Western Province |
RENTED PROPERTY
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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Nothing to disclose |
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PENSIONS
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Nothing to disclose |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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TRAVEL
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SPONSORSHIPS
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Nothing to disclose |
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