Minister Demands Deletion of Skit Mocking Blind Fans
Sports minister Gayton McKenzie called on a podcast crew to remove a comedy remake that ridiculed visually impaired soccer supporters.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Soccer
Gayton McKenzie demanded that the PnC podcast crew delete a comedy skit mocking visually impaired soccer fans, calling it "not cool or funny" on X. The skit remade stadium footage of a spectator narrating a live Soweto derby match to three blind fans seated beside him.
Why it matters
The controversy has drawn accusations from social media users that the comedians were insensitive to people with disabilities. It also highlights efforts to make South African stadiums more accessible to blind supporters.
Kamogelo Senyolo's initiative to bring blind supporters to matches began last year, and his microphone system can accommodate up to 50 people. It remains unclear whether the podcast crew has responded to McKenzie's demand.
The players
Gayton McKenzie
South African Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture who publicly called for the skit's removal.
Kamogelo Senyolo
Commentator who began bringing blind supporters to stadiums and personally bought a microphone and headphones for his commentary.
The details
The PnC crew released a comedy remake of a stadium moment captioned "Football is not a game you can play by ear." Muzikayise Gumede said he was not offended by the skit and laughed at it.
Timeline
Last year: Commentator Kamogelo Senyolo began bringing blind supporters to matches.
Recent Soweto derby: The original stadium video was filmed.
10 November 2026: McKenzie demanded the skit be deleted.
Roadmap
Senyolo's initiative to bring blind supporters to matches began last year and has grown to include a microphone system for up to 50 people. The controversy over the PnC skit places a spotlight on how far South African football still has to go in welcoming fans with visual impairments.
The controversy may affect how the PnC podcast handles disability-related content in future episodes. Blind supporters attending South African matches may see more access initiatives like Senyolo's microphone system.
The takeaway
The episode shows how quickly a joke can draw criticism when it targets people with disabilities. Access initiatives for blind fans depend on public support and respectful portrayal in media.
Further reading
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