Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie approves R3 million in funding to support South Africa’s men’s and women’s national hockey teams for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. According to reports, the funding is intended to ensure the teams can participate with full support as they prepare for the tournament. The announcement frames the payment as a major financial boost for the national sides, which face costs related to competition and preparation. Both outlets report the same figure and link it directly to participation at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, citing McKenzie’s approval as the basis for the financial assistance. No additional breakdown of the spending or timeline for disbursement is provided in the available accounts. The reports also consistently describe the beneficiaries as South Africa’s men’s and women’s hockey teams, rather than a specific age group or regional squads.