Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has issued a stark warning to President Cyril Ramaphosa, stating, “If you remove me as a minister, you don’t know what is coming.” His comments come amid mounting pressure for his dismissal over resurfaced controversial social media posts that many have labelled racist.
McKenzie’s defiant statement has deepened tensions within the Government of National Unity, as calls grow louder from opposition parties and civil society for Ramaphosa to act. The minister remains unapologetic, insisting that he is the target of a political witch hunt and refusing to step aside.
His warning has sparked widespread speculation over potential political fallout, particularly regarding the Patriotic Alliance’s role in the current coalition arrangement. As criticism intensifies and the public demands accountability, all eyes are now on Ramaphosa’s next move—and whether McKenzie’s threat signals deeper fractures within the ruling alliance.
