McKenzie faces backlash from Kathrada Foundation

THE Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) has slammed Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, for threatening to shut them and other civil society organisations down.

- MANYANE MANYANE

McKenzie made these remarks in a recent interview with the Paris-based magazine, Africa Report, discussing the Afrikaner’s resettling in the US, xenophobia, and his 2029 leadership vision.

McKenzie sparked controversy by calling for the dismissal of foreign nationals working in departments under his authority, with many, including the AKF, criticising him for being xenophobic.

During the interview, McKenzie stated he would get rid of illegal foreigners and close down charities that are anti-government, adding that the country needs patriotic charities. When asked if that included AKF, he said the foundation is a disgrace to the memory of the anti-apartheid activist, claiming he had never heard them speak about the poorest of the poor not having jobs.