Gayton McKenzie-Linked Empowerment Consortium Scores Ticketpro Deal Ahead of 2027 Cricket World Cup

Ticketpro Deal: McKenzie's Ex-Aide Runs Cricket Ticket Firm

South Africa's Ticketpro deal: Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie's former chief of staff now runs the cricket ticket seller before the 2027 World Cup.

South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie-Linked Empowerment Consortium Scores Ticketpro Deal Ahead of 2027 Cricket World Cup

The former chief of staff to Sport Minister and Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie is the new CEO of Cricket South Africa's incumbent ticketing vendor. This follows the sale of Ticketpro to a women-owned empowerment consortium with links to the PA, raising concerns about alleged political influence in SA's lucrative sport and culture economy.

Gayton McKenzie-linked empowerment consortium scores Ticketpro deal ahead of 2027 Cricket World Cup

The former chief of staff to Sport Minister and Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie is the new CEO of Cricket South Africa’s incumbent ticketing vendor. This follows the sale of Ticketpro to a women-owned empowerment consortium with links to the PA, raising concerns about alleged political influence in SA’s lucrative sport and culture economy.

Levy brothers sold Ticketpro to McKenzie-linked group

Blu Label, led by Mark and Brett Levy, sold Ticketpro to a consortium that Daily Maverick links to Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie's political circle.