McKenzie under fire over divisive controversial comments

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie is facing criticism for his recent comments about illegal foreigners, job advertisements from his department, and his remarks on South Africa's relationship with the US. McKenzie has called for illegal foreigners to be denied medical treatment in South African hospitals, following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s decision to cut USAID-funded programs in the country. Speaking during a parliamentary debate, McKenzie argued that such measures are necessary to address South Africa’s healthcare challenges, particularly the unemployment crisis for South African medical professionals and the escalating HIV/Aids epidemic. McKenzie referenced the removal of the US President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar), which he said has led to a loss of 17% of funding. He urged the President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa…