# Hockey: Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has approved three-million-rand in emergency funding for both the men’s and women’s national teams to cover their participation in next month’s World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. In an open letter, women’s national team player Onthatile Zulu revealed players were expected to contribute towards flights and cover costs, including accommodation, meals, and medical expenses. McKenzie says representing the country is a national honour and responsibility and therefore it should never be a personal financial burden.
Hockey: Minister McKenzie approves R3-million to cover SA teams’ World Cup costs