BNC#6: McKenzie Q&A - Ambitions for WC premier, Knysna crisis, PA expectations and more

In a Q&A session at BNC#6 in Hermanus, PA President Gayton McKenzie asserted his leadership ambitions and vision for South Africa in a dynamic exchange. McKenzie emphasised his ambitions to be premier in the Western Cape, highlighting the region's diverse demographics and his commitment to breaking traditional voting patterns. Amid coalition challenges in Knysna, McKenzie critiqued governance and vowed water accessibility for all. With bold promises and sharp criticism, McKenzie sparked debate on race, leadership, and socio-political dynamics in South Africa.
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[@johannesmokoena63]

I don’t know much about Gayton, I’m watching now him for the 4th times, this man makes hell lot of sense.

[@adajames-almano1436]

He only regurgitates what Rob Hersov says all the time. New meaning of VERBATIM.

[@Kibrab-mh6xc]

His speech doesn't make sense at all

[@draatman]

@@Kibrab-mh6xc and you don't know if you can't trust him ?

[@draatman]

wery hard to trus this man as the DA has cept the ANC and EFF out of the weston cape

[@Kibrab-mh6xc]

I don't trust him ever he's a gangster and X convicted

[@user-mg3pp7bz1e]

Gayton i respect u more, may God give u Godley wisdom and always have His 🖐 of protection over u RESPECT!!!!

[@threedeespace]

after this video... gayton's got my respect. He must just stay truthful and I'm in.

[@patrioticalliancefanbase]

I believe he will.

[@threedeespace]

@@patrioticalliancefanbase Then I'm in, I got the two parties I'm voting for, thanks

[@adajames-almano1436]

He tells you what Rob Hersov thinks you want to hear. Hermann Mashaba and Gayton are both Hersov's water boytjies.

[@herberttucker5006]

@@adajames-almano1436and you Helen zille kitchen girl

[@florencediallo8340]

​@@herberttucker5006 EXACTLY 💯💯💯💯

[@Truckstop59]

SA needs this man!! DA needs him on their side.....

[@donnyscott6227]

Ne the other way around

[@sibongilethwala2319]

May the Lord help our beautiful land, we need more leaders like Mr.McKenzie for the advancement and betterment of all South Africans❤

[@zukileraphaelmomoza2553]

Very practical, very raw, very simple, very straightforward. But not everybody's cup of coffee.

[@viviennearnot]

Thank you, Gayton McKenzie. You have my vote.💚💚💚

[@dustyb316sa]

I don’t know enough about his actual actions, but Gayton’s words are compelling. I hope he has a say at the table. Mmusi, Herman, Gayton. Christopher Pappas. Mpho Dagada. Vusi Thembekwayo. These are people we need working together to help this country realise its potential.

[@gabrieljoseph2010]

Love him or hate him, there is a lot of good in Gayton Mckenzie.

[@judy8301]

Listening to him gives me some hope in a reviving this country...

[@dawnharris1264]

Herman Mashaba and Connie Mulder are upstanding individuals

[@marcone123ish]

Action SA has Athole Trollop a man that really understands how the ANC operate & he has a mind like a steel trap

[@conradrichards3363]

But we need young blood that dont fall asleep in parliament

[@doreenhelena3714]

​@😂conradrichards3363

[@Truthseeker-iz3dj]

Unfortunately what's happening in Knysna has cost the PA a lot of votes due to forming a coalition with the ANC and EFF, it's hurt them bad, they put themselves first instead of Knysna.

[@valsables5299]

DIE KAK & PIS LOOP IN DIE LAGOON. VIS VREK. MENSE LEEF OK VAN VISVANG. ANC& CHOMMIES FO ALS OP. DIE GOE IS DOM & DIE DOMES STEM VIR HULLE. UNEDCUCATED PEOPLE

[@germaineludik]

What's happening there?

[@valsables5299]

@@germaineludik KNYSNA IS RUN BY BLACKS NOW. BECOMING A SLUM. SHIT OVERFLOWING INTO LAGOON. DEAD BODY FOUND IN DRINKING WATER RESERVOIR. MAYOR & COMRADES UNTRAINED. DONT BUY PROPERTY THERE. FILTHY PLACE . THE WATER FRONT STINKS.

[@ruthlongridge2137]

All political parties work that way. They are actually corporations. We need to get rid of this corrupt system. #LiberateSA

[@user-zm4or4kt1d]

Knysna is a mess, refuse not being collected, water is undrinkable, does not attract tourists anymore, place is unsafe and dirt strewn everywhere...similar to Joburg.

[@deonh9303]

The DA better find a way to work with this man - he ticks all the boxes and can actually influence the masses to swing things the right way.

[@thabeloyanga]

I think the PA will shock many people. South Africa needs a bulldog and Gyton might be the injection we need. I love his understanding of both world dynamics of our realities which many politicians fail to recognise. Thank you BizNews for great work on this interviews.

[@patrioticalliancefanbase]

He is not your average ..goody two shoes...but believe me he gets things done

[@dianepetersen7752]

You make my weekend.... South Africa needs you..

[@sds2954]

No matter what you think of him personally or his past, you cant deny that he does not hold back. He is not afraid to say things straight, whether to a white, black or coloured person. I like his no BS approach. I feel like this is the kind of leadership South Africa needs now. Playing open cards

[@tombimashri8149]

Truths pity others cannot see a good person

[@mechelleherbert8638]

You are a man who has walked and lived the life of many South African's, and say it as it is. Your heart is in the right place for ALL South African's. You have my vote.

[@vik4741]

16:30 Gayton's prediction was right. In the By-election on the 13th of March for Emfuleni, the ANC won with 38%, the PA grew and overtook the DA and went from 14% to 33%, the DA went down from 35% to 27%, and the EFF went down from 4% to 2%.

[@vitumbikomakuwa10]

That is none sense science. Real Science should tell you that the EFF will be the official opposition party

[@lessmithhermanus]

This proves my argument that they are only weakening the opposition and allowing the cANCer back in 🤬

[@abrahamspies7611]

I like this man.

[@patrioticalliancefanbase]

Most of the people making bad comments about Gayton are so wrong...his way of talking is not like anybody else..what you see is what you get ...he is brutally honest .. something you find nowhere in other political parties because they afraid to loose votes..he has said on numerous occasions that if you dont like him dont vote for him..but I believe whole heartedly that he is a man of his word and he has shown that he can get the job done...most people dont undestand why he works with others .. he does that to get power in order to have enough authority to work for and change the life of his people that most of you that comment below have oppressed in so many ways ....so you might as well shut up... Its so important at this time that we set asside our differences and work towards fixing this country together...but because of your negative energy this is hard to achieve...at least he is trying to fight for alll.

[@kingalfred3902]

You dont even deserve a responce ...!!!!........Do you know what oppressed mean ...?????.. ....Gayton is a loudmouth ..!!!...Maybe he learnt that from Malema......Lee blikke maak die meeste geraas ...!!!!..

[@JeffreyThomas-th2ps]

Gayton sees himself as the kingmaker he is not afraid of anyone😮

[@patrioticalliancefanbase]

Mr Mckenzie is a born leader...he is a doer and not just a big mouth that promise people things and lie to people to garnish votes...give him a chance and youll see big ..constructive changes in government ..or whereever he leads

[@truth-Hurts375]

Kak storie !!! He is a big mouth criminal that will do anything in his power to get on the gravy train !!!!

[@adajames-almano1436]

He regurgitates Rob Hersov's words. Ai, people, listen carefully. Do proper research. Rob wants to be president of the Africa continent.

[@thabisorahube3810]

I agree with Rob and Gayton if all oppositions work together we'll have a better " Thabo Mbeki" (my best president so far til date) RSA it won't work today or in 10yrs but you rather hurt for a little while and gain a lifetime

[@hannesbornman1045]

The fact that the so-called business community is getting so behind this guy is just testimony to how money doesn't buy wisdom.

[@expose_massive_banking_crime]

totally

[@AA-xs8mv]

Who cares let's see if he can do the job.

[@expose_massive_banking_crime]

thats very unwise ​@@AA-xs8mv

[@Star-hg1kt]

They're desperate, but not that stupid anything that can weaken big gov ( ANC ) is a win for all of us. That's the end goal.

[@shanaazcloete8531]

But he refused business money !!! He does not want to be bought, so they can control him for their benefit and what he wants to achieve. If he is the man to work for the poor people of WC, I am happy. Someone needs to take on WMC. They supporting him non financially, because they know he is the fly in their ointment.

[@henryjantzen7448]

the Da must assist with admin and join with the PA, so that someone with some balls! can step up for what is needed in SOuth Africa

[@clintonlester8304]

This is the guy we need to be a leader & clean this country up & move it forward .He has the attributes for this role ,his won my vote 👍🏼

[@jackyelie4013]

I love the fact that his so directed and he will name and shame whoever he feels did not do their job..We need people to be straight and upfront so that we know what's on behind close doors.

[@Angel.sent_7]

I love your vision for South Africa gayton ❤

[@mrmanq9517]

PA is a serious contender, much needed spice in the SA political pot ...🔥

[@emmieherbert6283]

May true enthusiasm lift us out of the pit we are in

[@user-tu9vl7gs4m]

PLEASE BNC#6 Look after your guests, give Gayton some tissues, please we want to listen to him.

[@mossfairy3060]

I'm worried he will have a heart attack...

[@mxolisimagubane3204]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@mousepad9763]

😂

[@laudanthabi7745]

I am voting PA because of the integrity this man portrays

[@magicworkz]

Gayton is a teue patriot seeking to unite SA. Love the man❤

[@regcombrink3208]

.thanks Gayton. You give us hope.

[@Truthseeker_13]

Brother Gayton I hope your actions play out exactly the way you say now when you become president 🙏🙌💚

[@charmainefrancis7953]

Thank you Alec Rob and Gayton.. ❤ Message for all the negative commentators refers.. To have an open mind means - willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced ie without prejudice!! Gaytons first language is Afrikaans, he has never lied to anyone about his past..made it abundantly clear to everyone what his mandate is. So the choice is yours whether u find him credible or not.. oh yes his first language is afrikaans and not English .. should u consider his tone too loud and too grufff then do not vote for him.. but do not criticise him he is a young man who realised that it was time to do for his country which the ANC failed to do. You should rather criticize the ruling party for failing to uphold the law and order in this country... Rob H is merely stressing the fact that this country needs a braveheart leader one who is unafraid..take note a LEADER - one who is street wise..a person who has experienced the good the bad the ugly and the evil.. and is incredibly keen to step in to clean and fix and repair south africa.. So please show him some respect. The word honorable has to do with people and actions that are honest, fair, and worthy of respect.. one who believes in truth and doing the right thing - and tries to live up to those high principles❤ As a 68 year old mixed race retiree my advice to all citizens u may place yr vote ❎ with the party of yr own choice. But ensure that it's a party that brings about healthy vibrant innovative policy changes and creates a boosting economy that would encourage foreign investment. Lastly law and order no corruption... Vote with your conscience.❤❤

[@DenisDeCharmoy-fl3ht]

Gayton thanks for showing South Africans that the PA is the only future of South Africa. Shalom Blessing to you Gayton and your family. Thanks

[@andresmith7608]

What a great and honest leader, speaks from the heart, My President

[@pieterjansevanrensburg6223]

You Go Gayton!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@mmanongntoane8335]

I like Gayton for his honesty😊

[@petraesterhuizen6009]

Mr G. Mckenzie a leader indeed. Strong, bold and courageous. A true President for the people of South Africa... 💪🙌👏💃🏽

[@phumlamazibuko3003]

Gayton speaks his mind without fear or favour. I like hiw he speaks the truth though eometimes others get annoyed but who cares coz Gayton will say as it is😂❤

[@mariaanbekker3223]

Excellent Gayton🎉🎉🎉

[@daraweesfisher6060]

He is a very good person and he and his party will make a chains is our country

[@wilmameyer2886]

Jeepers talking truth BOLDLY, IIKE this man

[@Kianafrade]

I love his honesty and straightforwardness. I would definitely vote for him!

[@alisonjohnson9437]

Well said! I wish we could all stand together to make SA a country everyone can be proud of south africa 🇿🇦

[@Heywena007]

Gayton mckenzie join the multi party charter you will fail alone, we want change change now

[@paulzeman3945]

Love Gayton. Speaks like a proper South African patriot

[@TheYORK21]

Why do you want to beat the EFF, if you're going into a coalition with the EFF?

[@Abby_KayGee]

Who said we want to go on coalition with EFF? Don't put words in our mouth.

[@KlipDriftCoke]

You're crazy, the PA is the complete opposite of the EFF and the ideology is completely different. The EFF wants open borders, the PA wants closed borders and the country to move forward.

[@Truthseeker-iz3dj]

@@KlipDriftCoke They threw knysna under the bus and formed a coalition with the ANC/EFF

[@TheYORK21]

​​@@Abby_KayGeehe said it himself. He's going with a coalition with ANC and EFF to overthrow the government of western cape.

[@infoBot7Vidhrm]

​@@Truthseeker-iz3djAnd you are clearly going to throw poor Colored, Black and even poor White people under the bus, going into a coalition with the DA through your vote. Now...That is all fine. Your right to do so. Stop expecting Colored people to continue voting for the "baas". Vote for your DA and leave us alone. If you continue to try and pull a Bull back into the kraal, which are just so tired of entrapment... You surely are going to rue it when that Bull turn around and comes for you. As jy ons nie wil erken en respek as ons nie, los ons uit. Ons het nie jou toestemming nodig om te doen wat ons moet. Kry dit in julle kop. Die dae dat ons vir ander mense laat besluit wat is die beste vir ons, is verewig van die kalender verwyder. Die geld sommer ook as 'n waarskuwing vir enige regering in bewind na die verkiesing. Die dae wat Bruinmense maar net gegaan het waar die stroom gaan, is klaar. Ons kan swem. Al is dit ook stroomop.

[@user-sy1wy6mn3z]

Why is julius not invited to talk for himself

[@expose_massive_banking_crime]

he is invited by all the channels I watch, but he wont come

[@user-vl1mq7ww5n]

He talks tweak!!

[@alfredmatina1930]

Good question why juluis not invited talk behind his back EFF wil shocked all of you watch out

[@alfredmatina1930]

EFF is concentrating on the youth and they are mostly unemployed

[@expose_massive_banking_crime]

@@alfredmatina1930 their target doesnt even wear overalls. who can afford a domestic worker anymore? only the corrupt

[@morneheemro8775]

My vote goes to the PA this year. My wife and myself have been watching them closely. And yes they do have their shortcomings but I think they are our last hope.

[@user-rq7bu6ol8f]

Go Gayton go go gooooo!?? Tissues" you're the best!!!

[@BongieBala]

😊😊we need McKenzie for President

[@Kibrab-mh6xc]

If you vote for this guy remember you voting for ANC coz he is also Ruppets boy

[@bernardwelff8089]

Gayton Mckenzie what at legend. 🎉🎉🎉

[@Bruingebak]

The 'Coloured' people of South Africa - direct descendants of Mother Krotoa - are the only people who'll bring healing, unity, and prosperity to this nation. Gayton has heard the Clarion Call, and political leader is more equipped to respond to this Call.

[@mathewman]

i'll be voting for this man & his party

[@AnetteHeathcote]

He's so honest

[@germaineludik]

"Epitone". Wonderful analogy. I agree with Gayton. We need a coloured representative. All who came before have not known how to represent the South African rainbow nation

[@malusingongoma2830]

I'm a Zulu speaking Man and Gayton McKenzie has my vote. He is currently what we need as a country right now to bring order and secure our borders.

[@cobbler3508]

Mckenzie for President!!!💚💚💚

[@queentenyane1244]

I am voting for you i am giving you a chance ❤

[@mgebikhoza2881]

Viva PA & Action SA, i wish you guy's can go into a coalition alone, other parties just are not cutting it. Please interview Leader of Arise South African. He is also a thinking forward leader with integrity.

[@mananammalegae]

I couldn't agree with you more 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯 you've thoroughly done your research and observation for you to comment like this... These three parties have a lot in common. They would make a Super coalition 👏🏽

[@Sharzi3006]

I am fully behind Gayton.. I believe in him!!!

[@kgotlaetsilemodieginyane7491]

The radio thing on a rental car killed me... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jackiemullen2356]

Says it the way it is. I like Gayton he will go far! He makes a lot of sense! He doesn’t beat around the bush! No butter and bullshit with him! You go GaytonI like Herman.too! He has got passion and charisma, he is hungry for SA to come right! This is our future Guy!

[@rowenforrest6393]

Enjoy listening to what he has to say....like what he says and he seems to not only talk but takes action 💯💪

[@nombasamhlati8796]

We need a fearless leader 🤜🏽🤛none racial, in this country who is FEARLESS, GAYTON please rally up those who care about building this country 👍for the good of this country.

[@sheldonkaye8851]

I absolutely love Gayton Mackenzie we need this type of leadership for to long have people being fooled by politicians speaking beautiful english but are thugs and thiefs in suits this is a action man follow all his social media pages.

[@Mathilda5xp]

@sheldonkaye8851 Well said, and the truth!

[@Jonathan-md6rn]

We have so much 💩 in SA to sort out, that we need an action man. Go Gayton . You have my support.

[@MoreThanRuan]

We’ve had criminals in government going on 30 years now. Before that criminals were also in charge. We can’t have this as our best option. We surely deserve better. There is nothing this guy can do or say that Herman Mashaba can’t. Mmusi another time maybe. John must be mayor somewhere and leave the leading to others.

[@WILLIAMCHALAKA]

HE IS THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN STOP MALEMA , WITHOUT THIS GUY WHITE PEOPLE WILL SUFFER

[@chantalbooysen6231]

Goodness a rough diamond ? 🇿🇦💃🏻

[@christiaancoetzee2964]

My previous comment unleashed quite a few responses. I am convinced I touched a nerve. Seems like there is quite a sizable team eagerly awaiting to get their hands on the budget.

[@AnetteHeathcote]

He speaks a whole lot of sense Gayton for president

[@chriscoetzer]

The PA, GOOD and ANC coalition took over Theewaterskloof in the W Cape and have now all but destroyed it financially. Hardly started and R300m had "vanished". Service delivery out the door.

[@user-zm4or4kt1d]

Thanks for opening people's eyes. Talk is cheap, they all do unnatural things before elections

[@bernardwelff8089]

Please provide the proof😊

[@kingalfred3902]

@@bernardwelff8089 ...Please..... grow up....!!!!

[@judy8301]

Wish there was a trustworthy candidate for Eastern Cape, we need ANC out of there as well.

[@khayalethukuphu5818]

Bantu Holomisa is the man for the EC

[@maishamathole4997]

An entertainer with no intergrity....he loves the sound of his voice that he cares not about facts...

[@Ronito5784]

Give him some credit for sticking to his script, I have heard him say the same things word for word on different platforms. I guess its not difficult for an ex con.

[@user-ms7fs9dr9g]

Don't hate the guy. He is consistent at all his interviews.

[@shanaazcloete8531]

@@Ronito5784 Give him credit for refusing WMC money.

[@user-vl1mq7ww5n]

A very big ego like Trump!!

[@algorsmith8381]

really glad he didnt just blame the anc he also took responsibility well done

[@lerichurn5297]

Excellent !! You say it like it is I'm behind you

[@rosyferrara662]

DA should really consider this man.

[@khumbuzilemthiyane964]

I'm here to keep an eye on the haters of democracy. I have to be 1 step ahead of my enemies...

[@BelieveInMiracles888]

Gayton has my respect ❤it’s beautifully seeing a politician speak from his heart and out of love for the people .: putting differences aside were “justified”

[@sakhikutloano121]

Gayton i think u shld come and address ppl of ALEXANDER and promise dem dat da foreigners wil go once u are in power. Bcos illegal foreigners are more dan 50% of locals in ALEX

[@Clairsmith123]

10:13 I Totally Agree here!!! 👏👏👌💯 Julius Malema is the Very Last thing this Country Needs!! Well done Gayton Sir 👏👏💯

[@patrickmaduna7714]

Well spoken Gayton.

[@za_cpt]

Forward Land Expropriation Without Compensation Forward ✊🏾🇿🇦⚡️

[@moonshinesa8234]

Once that happens, nobody will be able to own any land as whatever government gets into power can take our land from us and give it to their friends. So the land we may get for nothing today can be taken away from us after the next election. Any improvements you make will also be lost. No government should be allowed to help themselves to people’s private property.

[@user-ob6ys3xu4u]

In running a business things do go wrong so running a district or country this will go wrong, but we need our leaders to be willing to face the issues head on and do what needs to be done to fix the messes

[@KimStein-tc9kz]

Pity His Party PA is not part of the coalition. Gayton has a good political future .

[@FlorenceSeptember]

would like a debate Gayton & Malema

[@user-tu9vl7gs4m]

It can't happen

[@0761ZoRO]

Malema will floor him and his fall would be catastrophic😁

[@vuyisanisweli3365]

He will be schooled by Julius, he is so stupid and don't understand what he is saying.

[@TQNY]

@@0761ZoRO I disagree It will be good viewing. You can't judge until you put them in the same ring. Malema is an Agitator.. nothing more. Correcting.. more than that.. he's a terrorist. Threatens life & property if you disagree with him.

[@thabangtladi8057]

Debate on what, removing SA borders and advocating for 50/50 employment of South Africans and foreigners in all job sectors? Malema thinks that SA is about the survival of foreigners and Gayton wants SAcn to be prioritized in their own country so you cant compare these 2 different men

[@minotikala]

Respect

[@lindanimngomezulu9710]

I'm with you guys, Rob is our man

[@phiwo8998]

I love Gayton hey ! The man is as straight as they come. Definitely voting PA

[@TheYORK21]

You mean ANC-lite? He said it himself he wants power regardless of how gets there.

[@eldenrossouw314]

​@@TheYORK21so what atleast we know he wants power. Not like other politicians who doesn't mention it. Why do you think the DA are open to work with ANC? They want power

[@AnnExams]

Rob Hersov advise is the most realistic answers. If you want your people to come up from the slums vote for the people who is doing the job to upgrade your life. If you stay where there is no help. You voted for them. Nobody else's fault.

[@gertsteenkamp6970]

Hy is jok en hy werk skelm saam agter anc en eff. Almal praat so.

[@user-tu9vl7gs4m]

Yes national party gave us shit, can you feel now how good is shit? CHANGE.

[@gertsteenkamp6970]

@@user-tu9vl7gs4m ja suid afrika party en politieke speel soos 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡. Darem ek verstaan niks hulle party en politieke nie. Ek vat beter ingoreer en ek vat beter vir God al. God weet alles al.

[@bernardwelff8089]

No that's the DA not PA😊

[@michaelgregorio1896]

PA for the win!

[@helettafortuin1722]

You have my vote new life💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@grantbradshaw7907]

Great speech by Gayton and very entertaining

[@FrancoisStrydom-gl3dl]

You go Gayton McKenzie.

[@mariaanbekker3223]

Baie trots op jou🎉🎉🎉

[@ntandotembe337]

Salute