Dirk Hartford: Gayton Mckenzie’s controversial xenophobic rhetoric

In a political landscape rife with contention, Gayton Mckenzie, leader of the Patriotic Alliance (PA), asserts his party's pivotal role alongside the EFF in upcoming elections. However, this claim faces skepticism, especially concerning the PA's national influence. Both Mckenzie and EFF's Julius Malema share ANC roots and employ divisive tactics, targeting "whites" and "illegal immigrants," respectively. Mckenzie's inflammatory rhetoric, particularly against vulnerable immigrant communities, raises concerns about potential xenophobic unrest. Amid promises of drastic measures, his controversial past, including involvement in a contentious empowerment deal, casts doubt on his credibility. As Mckenzie strives for political significance, his recent 10th-anniversary celebration debacle adds further uncertainty to his role as a political influencer.

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Patriot Alliance leader sparks controversy with Xenophobic rhetoric

By Dirk Hartford

Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton Mckenzie believes his organisation (and the EFF) are the kingmakers in next years elections.

His certainly right on the EFF and almost certainly wrong on the PA. The PA and the EFF do have a lot in common, but king making at a national level is not one of them.

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