Gayton McKenzie
Profile
Gayton McKenzie is a South African politician, businessman, and author who currently serves as the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture in the Government of National Unity. A former gang member who served time for armed robbery, he gained public prominence in the early 2000s for his role in a prison corruption exposé. In 2013, he co-founded the Patriotic Alliance, a political party he continues to lead. His career has been marked by his transition from a life of crime to business and politics, though he has faced various controversies regarding alleged corruption, gang associations, and inflammatory social media commentary.
Details
- Born
- March 10, 1974 · 52 years old
- Birth place
- Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Career
- Businessman, motivational speaker, author, mining industry consultant, Executive Mayor of the Central Karoo District Municipality
