McKenzie slams Robben Island

The department of sport, arts and culture will investigate the hiring of foreign nationals at the Robben Island Museum.

- Itumeleng Mafisa

This is according to Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, who was speaking at a parliament portfolio committee meeting yesterday.

He was responding to allegations that foreign nationals were being prioritised more than South Africans regarding vacancies at the museum.

"When I became minister, the first thing I asked was: 'How many foreign nationals are there in the department?' I was told none," he said.

"I want to assure the committee that I will handle this matter personally and consider it dealt with today. We cannot have a situation where foreign nationals are being given jobs while our children do not have jobs in the Western Cape."