TOM EATON | Oh no, not Gayton McKenzie flying economy!
The minister absolutely must fly for in-person meetings because ‘you can’t expect F1 to come to our country if all we do is send them a few friendly e-mails’
10 June 2025 - 04:30
Yes, most South Africans are unemployed, and many of those who do have jobs regularly have to choose between food, heating and medication, and most will never come close to being able to afford to retire — but can we please take a moment to think of the literal torture Gayton McKenzie has to endure when he can’t fly business class?..
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