What about Joslin? Gayton donates to Bok and broke actor
Minister Gayton McKenzie reveals he has donate his salary to a Springbok and an actor in distress – what about the Joslin Smith Foundation?
Despite initially claiming he would donate his entire salary to a foundation in Joslin Smith’s name, Minister of Sport, Art and Culture Gayton McKenzie has revealed the reasons why he has not.
Instead, he’s helped a number of artists and athletes in need – including a Springbok!
GAYTON MCKENZIE REVEALS WHO HE DONATED HIS SALARY TO
In a Facebook post, Gayton McKenzie revealed the beneficiaries of his ministerial salary, which he pledged to “donate 100%” to.
Gayton – the leader of the Patriotic Alliance – was sworn in as an MP on 14 June and subsequently as the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture on 3 July.
Below is a breakdown of what he earned – obviously after tax – and the recipients of his donations…
29 Jun 2024 – PAID IN R63081
8 Jul 2024 OUT R40000 Kagiso Art Gallery / Nkosinathi Khumalo
8 Jul 2024 OUT R10000 Themba Ntaka [music artist]
OUT R10000 Maria Letebele
1 AUG 2024, PAID IN R99321
3 AUG 2024 OUT R100,000 Hond Se Baas Spinning initiative
15 Aug 2024 IN R105,516
24 Aug 2024 OUT R100,000 Weet Jou Ma Jy Spin
26 Aug 2024 IN R17575
13 Sep 2024 IN R105,516
13 Sep 2024 OUT R60000 Cheslin Kolbe Charity Auction [foundation started by Springbok]
18 Sep 2024 OUT R10000 Heatherdale Secondary School
26 Sep 2024 OUT R10000 Mankule Funeral
15 Oct 2024 IN R105,516
23 Oct 2024 OUT R5000 Jolyn Phillips BRICS Moscow trip donation [poet]
9 Nov 2024 OUT R5000 to Roderick Japtha [soapie actor]
10 Nov 2024 OUT R100,000 to Selwyn Olivier for Spinning
Statement Regarding Spending of Ministerial Salary When I became a Minister, I declared that I would not benefit from…