# Sports, Arts and Culture minister Gayton McKenzie says he will not resign as he accepted the role to serve the nation, not for personal gain. He is facing backlash after old racist tweets resurfaced, but McKenzie denied the allegations stating that half his family is black. Speaking on social media, he claims it is a political smear campaign by ActionSA:
Minister McKenzie denies racism allegations, will not resign [SOUND]
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