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Order a long-term news report on Gayton McKenzie
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Joy Online
… ving two planes and a packed stadium, but many South Africans have responded with expressions of national pride that its country’s pilots could pull this off. “It’s a well known fact that we have the best pilots in the world, that was spectacular,” Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie …
South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadiumThe Ghanaian Times
… South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said: “South Africa has lost one of the finest fighters it has ever produced.” Former Sports Minister, Fikile Mbalula, also paid tribute to Tete, lamenting the loss of “a great South African who has made an immense contribution in th …
4 arrested over boxing champion’s murder in South AfricaJoy Online
… Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie lamented the abrupt end to his athletic ambitions. …
Four arrested over murder of South African boxing champion Zolani TeteJoy Online
… Sign up here. “I will not speculate about who did this or why,” Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said in a statement. …
South Africa’s former world boxing champion Tete shot dead outside his homeJoy Online
… South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture, Gayton McKenzie, said: “South Africa has lost one of the finest fighters it has ever produced.” The two suspects fled the scene and a major investigation has been launched, McKenzie added. …
Two-time world champion Tete shot dead outside homeJoy Online
… The country’s outspoken Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, who leads one of the parties in the coalition government, also emphasised this point. …
I left my wife and twins behind – why this Nigerian man fled South AfricaJoy Online
… games at the tournament, where they reached the knockout stages before losing to co-hosts Canada in the round of 32. “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie …
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25The Chronicle
… games at the tournament, where they reached the knockout stages before losing to co-hosts Canada in the round of 32. “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie …
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25Joy Online
… Gayton McKenzie demanded an explanation from South Africa’s football association (Safa) as to why this had happened, adding: “Action must be taken against those responsible for this mess.” Safa admitted the team had “experienced challenges regarding visas for some players and off …
South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says ministerJoy Online
… The comments necessitated the country’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, to release a statement saying he ordered alternative accommodation for the athletes, but they chose to remain at the on-site University of Ghana hostel for the rest of the competition. …
African Champs: South African athlete says ‘things have improved, last night’s food amazing’A South African airline defended a dramatic aerial display in which two aircraft flew in close formation reportedly within feet of Cape Town's DHL Stadium during a South Africa-New Zealand rugby match, saying the manoeuvre was carefully planned with aviation authority support and executed by highly experienced crews.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A South African airline defended a dramatic aerial display in which two aircraft flew in close formation reportedly within feet of Cape Town's DHL Stadium during a South Africa-New Zealand rugby match, saying the manoeuvre was carefully planned with aviation authority support and executed by highly experienced crews.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Four people have been arrested in South Africa in connection with the murder of boxing champion Zolani Tete, 38, who was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape on Friday in what officials described as an ambush. A young woman with him was also shot and hospitalized; one 22-year-old suspect appeared in court facing murder and attempted murder charges, while three others arrested on Sunday face firearm possession charges and are due in court.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Police in South Africa arrested four individuals following the fatal shooting of former world boxing champion Zolani Tete, thirty-eight, outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. A twenty-seven-year-old female passenger was also wounded in the ambush on Thursday evening.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former world boxing champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete, 38, was shot dead outside his home in South Africa's Eastern Cape province on Friday by two armed men. A 27-year-old woman travelling with him was also shot multiple times and taken to hospital; police have launched an investigation with the motive unclear.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Zolani Tete, 38, a two-time world champion boxer, was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape on Friday in what officials described as an ambush. Two armed suspects emerged from a vehicle and fired multiple shots at him and a female passenger; the suspects fled and a major investigation has been launched.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 47-year-old Nigerian man left his wife, twin children, and business behind in Johannesburg and took a voluntary repatriation flight to Nigeria in June, citing harassment and fear for his safety as anti-migrant protests intensified. Tens of thousands of foreigners have left South Africa over the past two months, fuelling diplomatic tensions with other African nations.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at age 25, weeks after featuring in all three of his country's group games at the World Cup. Police opened an investigation after his body was found at a house in Schotschekloof, Cape Town, on Saturday morning; the cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at age 25, weeks after featuring in all three of South Africa's group games at the World Cup. Police have opened an investigation after his body was found at a house in Cape Town on Saturday morning; the cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
11 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
South Africa's sports minister said the nation was "being made to look like fools" after the national football team was delayed travelling to Mexico for the World Cup due to visa issues. The team eventually received permission to travel and departed Monday for their opening match against Mexico on 11 June.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
South African sprinter Marlie Viljoen told Joy Sports that conditions at the 2026 African Athletics Championships in Accra have improved over the past two days, following earlier complaints from her teammate about inadequate food and accommodation. Viljoen said she has no problem with the circumstances and that "the food last night was amazing," though she acknowledged the conditions are not ideal.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →