The UFC champion and South African MMA star Dricus du Plessis praises Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie.
Dricus du Plessis thanks Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie for making time to see him.“Today our new minister of sports @GaytonMcK visited myself and team CIT. I am humbled and so proud, this is a massive step in the right direction for the change we needed for a better SA.”McKenzie reveals that he visited Du Plessis to wish him luck for his upcoming match against Israel Adesanya.a.
The UFC champion, who defeated Sean Strickland to win the middleweight title is aiming for his return. He will face Adesanya at UFC 305, which will take place in Perth, Australia. I am humbled and so proud, this is a massive step in the right direction for the change we needed for a better SA. Thank you Sir for leading by example,you are a true inspiration#proudtobesouthafrican🇿🇦@GideonBothaX: “I wish we can get the positive force that is jiu jitsu out to a broader set of participants across South Africa. Thanks for doing your part in promoting it.
@Maliqo: “The first sentence sum it all. Something and support that have been lacking for all patriots who jetted out of the country to represent the nation. They only flooded airport when the athletes won to present fake support oZizi, Mbalula the biggest culprit.” @Lebona_cabonena: “This is the kind of leader we want. A leader who engages with all South Africans.”before he jets to Oz to go and win against Israel Adesanya. I met his coach Morné Visser who is doing miracles with little resources but massive heart. Dricus is a true Patriot that loves SA.
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