Gayton McKenzie, the newly appointed Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, has expressed his support for the legalisation of sports betting in South Africa. McKenzie believes that regulated sports betting can bring numerous benefits to the country, contrasting with opinions that suggest it could cause harm. He noted, "People bet anyway. When I grew up, my father and uncles used to bet on Kaizer Chiefs and Swallows. There are many sites out there, but now it is regulated."