DA calls on PA's McKenzie to 'urgently account' for money raised at Sandton event

CAPE TOWN - The Democratic Alliance (DA) said that it was time for Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader, Gayton McKenzie, to come clean about funds he raised at an event in Sandton in his capacity as mayor of the Central Karoo District Municipality in 2022.

This follows a Western Cape High Court order in this regard.

News24 reported that McKenzie sought council permission to host the gala dinner and raised R3 million that was never deposited into the municipality's bank account.

DA provincial leader, Tertuis Simmers, said that McKenzie promised that these funds were earmarked for improving service delivery and improving the lives of residents.

Simmers said instead, the PA leader resigned as mayor soon afterward, leaving residents in the lurch.

He said that McKenzie would soon learn that corruption does not pay off.

"This PA-style corruption is why Beaufort West voters punished McKenzie at the polls last week, clearly showing him that his time is up. The DA demands that McKenzie and the PA abide by the High Court ruling and urgently account for the money."