Gayton McKenzie has joked about campaigning for votes in Orania, a white Afrikaner-only town in the Northern Cape, after his party, the Patriotic Alliance, received a single vote in last week’s local government elections.
As did the EFF, whose lone voter has made headlines over their “rebellious” act.
GAYTON JOKES ABOUT CANVASSING VOTES IN ORANIA
On his social media platforms, Gayton McKenzie reacted to the PA receiving only 1 vote at the Orania voting station during last week’s local government elections.
He posted: “My visit to Orania delivered one vote; I need to visit more between now and 2029😂🤛🏾”
Apart from the PA, the following parties recorded votes in the conservative town…
My visit to Orania delivered one vote, I need to visit more between now & 2029😂🤛🏾 pic.twitter.com/8Vuxgq2aK4— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) November 10, 2026
‘PITY IT IS ONLY FOR AFRIKANERS’
Gayton McKenzie is one of several South African public profiles who have documented their trip to Orania. In 2023, the PA leader visited the Afrikaner-only town to meet with local leaders and learn more about the community.
Sharing a lengthy X thread, the Gayton came to the following conclusions:
He shared: “I met the leaders of Orania, and they are all very idealistic. Just a pity that it is only for Afrikaners”.
I cannot say with absolute certainty that my experience in Orania will be the experience of any other Black person. I found the people very friendly and everyone greeted everyone. pic.twitter.com/000ebFuwFv— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) May 6, 2023
