James Moloi re-elected president of Athletics South Africa
Moloi's re-election comes with most of the board he's worked with.
READ: Team SA wins big at World Relay Championships
John Mathane from Gauteng North takes over as vice-president from Shireen Noble and Kesaoleboga Molotsane from Athletics Free State (AFS) replaces Hendrick Mokganyetsi as the athletes' representative.
ENCA's sports editor spoke spoke to SASCOC's president, Barry Hendricks.
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