DA DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY FROM MINISTER GAYTON MCKENZIE OVER ALLEGED R31 MILLION FIFA WORLD CUP DELEGATION SPEND
BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR
DA DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY FROM MINISTER GAYTON MCKENZIE OVER ALLEGED R31 MILLION FIFA WORLD CUP DELEGATION SPEND
PARLIAMENT, CAPE TOWN – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, alongside his department, to account directly to Parliament regarding a reported R31 million expenditure for a 151-member delegation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The party announced that it has written to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, demanding full transparency following what it termed "inadequate and non-accountable" initial responses from the ministry.
Key Oversight Requirements Demanded by the DA
The DA has requested that Minister McKenzie and the Department present a comprehensive submission to the Portfolio Committee detailing seven specific areas:
Delegation Roster & Qualifications: The full names, professional qualifications, and relevant experience justifying the inclusion of each of the 151 delegation members.
Operational Roles: The specific roles, responsibilities, and recorded daily activities of each individual delegate during the tournament.
Stakeholder Engagements: A detailed log of all official meetings and engagements conducted by the Minister and individual delegation members.
Financial Breakdown: A itemized line-item breakdown of the estimated R31 million expenditure, specifying the exact costs accrued per delegate.
Sponsorship Transparency: A full accounting of all private or corporate sponsorships received to subsidize the delegation.
Return on Investment (ROI): A measurable breakdown of the tangible benefits and returns secured for South Africa's sporting, arts, cultural, and tourism sectors relative to the public funds spent.
The DA reaffirmed its stance that it will scrutinize every rand spent during the international trip to ensure public resources are protected and properly justified before Parliament.
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