One of South Africa’s most sought-after comedians, David Kau, is willing to do “whatever it takes” to score a meeting with Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie.
Kau, who has been in the entertainment industry for over two decades, recently took to X in a bid to grab McKenzie’s attention by sarcastically stating that he is willing to go on a “run, walk or even spin cars” with the minister just to have the opportunity to meet and talk about hard-pressing issues in the comedy sector.
“Do we have to be in the Olympics or die before we stand-up comedians can meet you @GaytonMcK? 🤷🏾♂️ We know we’re not recognised or there’s no category for us although we have employed hundreds of people without any government assistance but would appreciate a meeting please.
“Please advice who to contact to have a meeting with you. I will go on a run walk with you and spin cars whatever it takes. Guys pls RT until Minister replies.” Kau posted.
Do we have to be in the Olympics or die before we Stand up Comedians can meet you @GaytonMcK ? 🤷🏾♂️
We know we’re not recognized or there’s no category for us although we have employed hundreds of people without any government Assisstance but would appreciate a meeting please.…
He added: “Minister Zizi met with everyone in art n (and) culture except the comedy sector… We know this comedy industry is here purely based on skill and ordinary South Africans buying tickets.
“Even corporate sponsorship for comedy doesn’t develop any talent, some of the sponsors pick and choose what they like based on their brands, not based on talent development.”
The comedy pioneer further stated that this was not the first time he had tried to get in touch with the minister to arrange a meeting.
Do we have to be in the Olympics or die before we Stand up Comedians can meet you @GaytonMcK ? 🤷🏾♂️
— DavidKau (@davidkau1) August 16, 2024
We know we’re not recognized or there’s no category for us although we have employed hundreds of people without any government Assisstance but would appreciate a meeting please.…
Meanwhile, the charismatic minister responded within an hour after Kau’s post, saying: “I have attended every comedy show you ever had. I had bought loads of tickets despite you offering them for free, I even bought for my staff.
“I have booked you last year 4 our event @ Houghton hotel. I can’t have you insinuating that I don’t care about comedians, your approach bro.”
I have attended every comedy show you ever had,I had bought loads of tickets despite you offering them for free, I even bought for my staff, i have booked you last year 4 our event @ Houghton hotel. I can’t have you insinuating that I don’t care about comedians, your approach bro https://t.co/BwSBKzv7Yv
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) August 16, 2024
Kau responded: “I never said you don’t care. I think we both know you’re one of the biggest supporters in comedy and my shows ‘in your personal capacity’. My tweet is asking for a meeting and not because of not trying other avenues.
“But I thank you for your response. The sad thing is if it wasn’t for my first tweet nobody would care. We look forward to yours and department’s engagement and I hope the up and coming comedians will benefit in your time as Minister. Salute! 🙏🏾.”
I never said you don’t care. I think we both know you’re one of the biggest supporters in Comedy and my shows ‘in your personal capacity’. My tweet is asking for a meeting and not because of not trying other avenues.
— DavidKau (@davidkau1) August 16, 2024
But I thank you for your response.
The sad thing is if it…
Social media users took to the comments to call out Kau for his inappropriate approach in handling the situation and to defend “Lawd Gayton”.
@MaKoopano wrote: “Deal with him proper Minister. Acting like a child here amdala ka ngaka, also teach him manner of approach they didn't behave like this with those ANC thieves.”
Deal with him proper Minister. Acting like a child here amdala ka ngaka, also teach him manner of approach they didn't behave like this with those ANC thieves.
— S’ne (@MaKoopano) August 16, 2024