McKenzie's LIV Golf Favoritism Sparks Cultural Festival Funding Crisis
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South Africas Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie is under fire for prioritizing the LIV Golf tournament over major cultural festivals, despite promises of increased funding. The tournament, set to return in 2027, aims to attract 250,000 spectators and inject billions into the economy. However, critics argue that the department has become a personal domain, starving established events of their usual funding and causing a backlash over compliance and accountability.
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