Minister Gayton McKenzie finds himself defending his family after his son Calvin Le John bought SuperSport United for R50 million. The government official claims he had nothing to do with the football club purchase. Calvin dropped his father's surname years ago and wants to rename the team Siwelele FC. The new name would bring back memories of the old Bloemfontein Celtic team. McKenzie told reporters his family members used their private money for the deal.
The minister previously promised Celtic would return to professional football under the Siwelele nickname. Critics question whether his government position helped his son secure the club purchase. McKenzie jokes he might apply for a mascot job at the team after leaving politics. He insists family members acted independently without his input or influence. The acquisition raises questions about mixing political power with business interests.
Celtic holds deep emotional meaning for the McKenzie family across generations. The minister remembers his father hugging him only when Celtic scored goals during matches. His son stayed with his grandfather during his final days when the dying man spoke about Celtic. McKenzie believes his family should use their resources to help Free State residents through football. The club purchase blurs the lines between personal passion and political responsibilities.
The minister previously promised Celtic would return to professional football under the Siwelele nickname. Critics question whether his government position helped his son secure the club purchase. McKenzie jokes he might apply for a mascot job at the team after leaving politics. He insists family members acted independently without his input or influence. The acquisition raises questions about mixing political power with business interests.
Celtic holds deep emotional meaning for the McKenzie family across generations. The minister remembers his father hugging him only when Celtic scored goals during matches. His son stayed with his grandfather during his final days when the dying man spoke about Celtic. McKenzie believes his family should use their resources to help Free State residents through football. The club purchase blurs the lines between personal passion and political responsibilities.
