Gayton McKenzie
Gayton McKenzie serves as Sports, Arts and Culture minister (PA) and earns R2 792 155 per year — about R232 680 per month, roughly 39.5× the national minimum wage — at DPSA salary grade Grade EC — Pay Level 1. On this tracker's performance scorecard, Gayton McKenzie is graded C (Average) — a mixed record. Across 3 tracked KPIs, the portfolio recorded 3 notable achievements and 3 documented failures, at a budget spend rate of 74%. High visibility but mixed results. School sports expanded, but heritage site upgrades lagging.
Salary breakdown
Annual salary
R2 792 155
Monthly
R232 680
vs minimum wage
39.5× min wage
Salary source — DPSA 2025 approved rates
https://www.dac.gov.za
Performance Scorecard · Grade C (Average)
Questionable value at R2.8m
High visibility but mixed results. School sports expanded, but heritage site upgrades lagging.
Key Performance Indicators
Target
2 million learners
Actual
1.8 million
Target
12 national heritage sites
Actual
5 completed
Target
R200 million
Actual
R185 million disbursed
Achievements
School sports programme expanded to 1.8 million learners
Secured private-sector sponsorship for national teams
Artists Relief Fund distributed R185 million
Failures
Only 5 of 12 heritage site upgrades completed
Budget underspending in cultural development programmes
Social media controversies distracted from policy work
Budget spend rate
74%National Treasury Vote 37, 2024/25
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Salary figures from DPSA 2025 approved rates for office-bearers. Where a performance scorecard is shown, KPIs are drawn from official and media sources labelled per indicator. Independent public-accountability tool — not affiliated with any political party.