Gayton McKenzie Reacts to Former ‘Uzalo’ Actor Glen Gabela’s Donations Video

• Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has reacted to former Shaka star Glen Gabela's viral video
• The veteran actor had social media buzzing on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, when he asked for donations online
• South Africans took to social media on Thursday to comment on the video and to ask McKenzie to step in

Minister Gayton McKenzie has responded to former Uzalo actor Glen Gabela's video, where the star asks for financial help.

The veteran actor also made headlines in March 2025, when he shared that he was struggling financially after his Uzalo contract ended.

Social media user @kingmntungwa shared the video of the actor on his X account on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, and captioned the video:

"What happened to Glen Gabela? Mzansi, let's show him some love. ❤🖤❤ @ChrisExcel102 @akreana_ @GaytonMcK."

On Thursday, 14 August 2025, he minister replied to social media user @kingmntungwa, who tagged him in Gabela's viral video on X.

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"Thanks, I will follow up and revert back today. This is extremely sad," said McKenzie.

In the video, Gabela shares that he's reaching out for help because he wants a decent life, like everyone else.

"It’s painful for me, because begging is very difficult for me. I just need help to live a decent life. I don’t need to be rich,” he added.

South Africans react to McKenzie's video

@XFactor079 said:

"We hope you’re genuine and this is not a publicity stunt!"

@mzamogalore commented:

"This should be your first tweet/public presence after the racism allegations."

@2017TheBeast wrote:

"I hope Glen gets the help he needs, but part of me hopes he tells you ‘no thanks’, so dignity wins before politics does. And, by the way, it’s ‘revert,’ not ‘revert back'."

@iAmSpreadlove said:

"Revert back. This criminal, who has suddenly become a leader, doesn't know that revert means back."

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@thabo_smol replied:

"He is black, remember? We will rather donate for him, you're trying to be a hero on the wrong things."

@Stephan19660506 wrote:

"I remain skeptical about this promise. I would rather rely on the UIM to resolve this issue. Given that the Parliament has become a circle of unscrupulous individuals, how can citizens take anything seriously? You had an opportunity and failed miserably."

@NA_J_EE replied:

"Why do you like dividing Africans (blacks and coloureds)? Divide and rule has short legs. We know you do it for votes. Change your ways, Gayton, and lead social cohesion."

@Patriot_Girll said:

"Why, when we tag you on collapsed sports fields in our communities, do you never answer? But as soon as it's celebrities, you jump, you are not just an entertainment minister."

Gayton McKenzie withdraws statement

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that the President of the Patriotic Alliance, Gayton McKenzie, spoke up about the remarks he made about the South African Broadcasting Corporation.

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McKenzie said he met wth the SABC and admitted that he was wrong for implicating the SABC with the Open Chats Podcast.

This was after the podcast hosts went viral for using racially discriminatory statements against coloured people.

Source: Briefly News