# South Africa: Minister McKenzie's R31 Million FIFA World Cup 2026 Spending
Minister McKenzie has spent approximately R31 million on a delegation trip to the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to disclosures made in response to parliamentary questions. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has been pressing for transparency on the exact expenses associated with the ministerial delegation's attendance at the tournament.
The DA submitted multiple written parliamentary questions over a two-month period requesting detailed information about the delegation's expenditure. The questioning was prompted by what the opposition party viewed as a need for public accountability regarding the use of government funds for the World Cup-related travel and activities.
Minister McKenzie responded to the DA's most recent inquiry with details about the delegation costs, thereby providing the breakdown that had been requested. The disclosure of the R31 million figure follows sustained parliamentary scrutiny of the minister's spending decisions related to South Africa's participation in the international football event.
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