SARA VS PUBLIC PROTECTOR OVER GAYTON McKENZIE

Collen Hans16 hours ago16 hours ago02 mins

1. SARA takes the Public Protector to court

The South African Roadies Association (SARA) has approached the High Court in Pretoria to overturn the Public Protector’s report that cleared Minister Gayton McKenzie of wrongdoing in a funding‑related dispute.

2. Why SARA says the report is flawed

They argue the report is unlawful and irrational.
They claim the Public Protector misidentified the core issue and failed to investigate key elements of their complaint.

3. Background to the dispute

In 2024, McKenzie alleged publicly that an unnamed individual received R20 million to buy and renovate a building for SARA.
He repeated these claims at a cultural industries gathering, criticising SARA and its leader, Nyathela.
Nyathela then lodged a complaint, saying McKenzie falsely accused SARA of embezzling the R20m grant.

4. Public Protector’s findings:

The Public Protector, Kholeka Gcaleka, concluded that McKenzie’s statements were not false, not misleading, and not made in bad faith. She said they formed part of legitimate ministerial oversight and stakeholder engagement.

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