Gayton McKenzie Vows to Deal With Gangsterism if PA Gains Power, SA Questions Why He’s Waiting
- Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie weighed in on the country's issue with gangsterism
- The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture also took shots at the Democratic Alliance and African National Congress
- South Africans weighed in on McKenzie's comments about gangsterism, sharing mixed reactions to them
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Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online.
WESTERN CAPE - Gayton McKenzie has vowed to deal with gangsterism if the Patriotic Alliance (PA) comes into power.
Speaking about the recent shootings in Reiger Park, in which four people were killed, the PA leader claimed that he received information about who was responsible for the murders, which he passed on to the relevant authorities.
Addressing his followers in a live stream, McKenzie took shots at the Democratic Alliance and African National Congress, saying both parties didn’t have what it takes to tackle gangsterism.
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McKenzie links gangsterism to political failure
The PA leader used the live stream to lay blame squarely at the feet of both the DA and the ANC, arguing that decades of governance in the Western Cape had failed ordinary residents. He said the DA had held power in the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape without resolving the gang crisis, and that the ANC held power nationally and did nothing.
McKenzie framed the issue as central to the PA's political pitch, stating that the party would not tolerate children being killed in the streets and that he intended to demonstrate how gangsterism should be fought.
“The PA is going to take power, and we're going to show the DA and the ANC how to fight gangsterism. Mense, sit ons in power. Let us show these people we can't depend on the ANC and the DA anymore,” he said.
McKenzie claims that he’s not frightened of gangsters
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture also issued a warning to gangsters, insisting that he was not scared of them.
“Ek is nie bang vir julle nie. I can't be a leader and be scared of gangsters,” he exclaimed.
He added that the PA would bring the change, as the party would not sit back and watch children get killed.
“You can hate me all you like, but the people that matter, they trust me. They trust me with their vote, they trust me with sensitive information, and I'd rather die before I disappoint them,” McKenzie added.
How did South Africans react
The video drew a sharp response on social media, with several users questioning the logic of McKenzie's position.
@j_jaimo asked:
“Why is Madlanga not issuing a subpoena to Gayton when he knows all the criminals."
@Tumsa_Eksel commented:
"He's part of government but can't negotiate with the president on how to end gangsters. But waiting for his opportunity to be a president.”
Simphiwe Winston urged:
"Cyril Ramaphosa, please make him a Minister of Police. I want to see something."
Love The Life You Living added:
"Lol, but it doesn't have to wait for him to become president. He can still do it now without being a president"
Kgomotso Noge observed:
"Elections are near; now people are trying to be relevant"
Other articles about the Rieger Park shooting
- Briefly News reported that two families in Reiger Park, Boksburg, are demanding answers after their loved ones were shot dead on Friday night in what they believe was a deliberate, targeted killing.
- Members of the South African Police Service made a breakthrough in investigations into the Reiger Park shooting.
- Professor Firoz Cachalia has confirmed that one person was taken in for questioning regarding the Reiger Park shooting
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