ActionSA and the DA are demanding clarity and accountability from Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie regarding the hefty R31 million spent on FIFA World Cup initiatives.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) revealed a breakdown of R30 945 370.15 spent on South Africa's 2026 FIFA World Cup programme, addressing calls for transparency from opposition parties.
According to the department, the expenditure covered:
The department said the official travel component for Minister Gayton McKenzie, two support staff, the Director-General and a 14-member project team was estimated at R7 865 134.97.
This amount included:
