SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 28: Businessman Gayton McKenzie during the bail ruling of the three police officers at Protea Magistrate’s Court on September 28, 2020 in Soweto, South Africa. It is reported that the trio accused in the Nathaniel Julies murder case was denied bail. The matter was postponed to 6 November for further investigation. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)
‘No salary, cars and petrol’: Gayton McKenzie makes bold promises
Patriotic Alliance leader, Gayton McKenzie has made some bold promises as he takes up the mayoral chain for the Central Karoo District.
SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 28: Businessman Gayton McKenzie during the bail ruling of the three police officers at Protea Magistrate’s Court on September 28, 2020 in Soweto, South Africa. It is reported that the trio accused in the Nathaniel Julies murder case was denied bail. The matter was postponed to 6 November for further investigation. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)
Newly-elected Central Karoo District mayor, Gayton McKenzie says he will donate 100% of his salary and does not want mayoral cars.
The Patriotic Alliance leader was elected unopposed on Monday, 11 April. He becomes the second Patriotic Alliance Mayor to take office, after their first success was recorded in November 2021.
GAYTON MCKENZIE MAKES BOLD PROMISES
McKenzie, a former convicted criminal has made some bold promises as he takes up his position.
McKenzie also said even the food eaten at his inauguration did not cost the municipality a cent because he had paid for everything from his pocket.
“I will donate 100% of my salary, I don’t want mayoral cars, they should be sold and ambulances bought.
“I came with my own bodyguards paid for by me. The police should go do police work. I will never claim a cent in petrol or flights. The taxpayer looked after me in jail, I am free now.”
Gayton McKenzie
The politician also promised to intensify the fight against illegal immigration and said he will never change his stance.
“The Central Karoo will lead the fight against illegal immigration. I am happy to hear that some are already packing up. I will deliver for the people. I will change the face of the Central Karoo,” he said.
McKenzie said his most urgent task as District Mayor is the eradication of the bucket system.
“I would make sure that no one continues to suffer the indignity of using a bucket toilet. We will start within 14 days and complete it before I give my 100 days in office speech, failing this I must resign,” he added.
McKenzie’s appointment has been met with mixed reactions.
South Africans have applauded him for proving to others that criminals can turn over a new leaf and redeem themselves. Others feel that xenophobia will be on the rise in the Karoo given McKenzie’s stance on illegal immigrants.
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