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2 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
VAR is coming: Gayton McKenzie tells parliament how department will pay
In the most concrete commitment given to establishing video assistant referee (VAR) in South Africa yet, the department of sport has detailed how it will pay for the long-awaited instalment that has been promised by minister Gayton McKenzie. On a question posed by the parliamentary portfolio committee and its member, Rise Mzansi chief organiser and MP Makashule Gana, the sports the department explained in a written response it has set aside R90m in its budget for the establishment of VAR. Five written questions were posed, including whether the total cost of VAR to the professional football has been established, which companies or suppliers have expressed an interest in providing the technology and 'whether the technology extends to goal line technology'. 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗩𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝟵𝟬 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡! I asked Minister @GaytonMcK how much the department will spend on VAR in SA Football and he said R90 Million. What do you think? @SABC_Sport @UnplayableZA @FARPostZA @iDiskiTimes #RiseInParliament — Makashule Gana - RISE Mzansi🇿🇦 (@Makashule) June 3, 2025 Clarity was also asked for on how the South African Football Association (Safa) 'responded to the pronouncement of the VAR system', 'who will be responsible for the maintenance' and 'whether the technology extends to goal line technology'. In its response the department of sport said it 'has set aside a budget of around R90m towards the establishment of this project of the video refereeing system. It is probable that the amount could come in at less than this'. 'The process to procure the system and all related details has not yet commenced between the department and Safa. However, a proposal evaluation committee is being put together by Safa and they will evaluate the proposals that were submitted to SAFA, most likely in early June. 'The department is still to engage further with Safa, agree on all matters related to this system and then enter into an agreement to implement the VAR system. 'The maintenance of the system is yet to be determined and this will be contained in the memorandum of agreement, once finalised. 'Safa has received about a dozen proposals but they have not been evaluated as yet. 'The full details of the system and its operations are yet to be finalised. However, it is envisaged that this will include goal line technology.' The department's response was presented as Safa briefed the sports committee on its 2023-24 annual report. McKenzie has promised VAR will be implemented in the Premier Soccer League by the coming season, which will start in August.
The Citizen
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Netball South Africa in turmoil: Years of progress threatened
The crisis engulfing Netball South Africa (NSA) has been years in the making, former leaders and officials told The Witness, warning that the turmoil threatens the future of the sport. Several former officials said the developments at NSA headquarters are disturbing but 'not surprising', following the suspension of NSA president Cecilia Molokwane by World Netball amid allegations of misconduct and mismanagement. Molokwane, who has led NSA since 2017, was officially suspended by World Netball on April 21. The suspension follows allegations made by former associates, accusing her of racism and interference in player selection processes. Charmaine Singh, a veteran administrator and former NSA deputy president, said the situation is heartbreaking. 'I can't believe what is happening there. It is so sad and I'm heartbroken. I mean, to form the current democratic structures was not easy at all. 'We spent long hours and days pulling everybody together for unity, but look at this now,' said Singh. She added that the current leadership under Molokwane had been disappointing. 'I may be looking from afar or retired, but what is coming out from there is not good at all and does not sound nice for the future of netball. I am also disappointed with the current president,' Singh said. NSA vice-president Mami Diale declined to comment on the matter. Former NSA president Mimi Mthethwa also expressed dissatisfaction over the developments, saying they undermined years of progress. 'It started raising eyebrows when I heard that NSA hosted the Netball World Cup but there was no report about the event for two years,' said Mthethwa. 'Remember, NSA was given R90m to host the event by the government and yet, after the world cup, there was no report for two years. 'I am furious, shattered and destroyed because I see my hard work going down the drain.' When contacted by The Witness yesterday, Molokwane responded: 'Can I enjoy my day without netball please.' Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
TimesLIVE
22-04-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Final audit still not ready nearly two years after 2023 Netball World Cup
The 2023 Netball World Cup (NWC) board came under fire in parliament on Tuesday morning for failing to complete its financial audit nearly two years after the showpiece in Cape Town. The government invested R90m into the showpiece, staged from July 28 to August 6 2023, deputy sport, arts and culture (DSAC) minister Peace Mabe told the portfolio committee, adding it was unacceptable the close-out report wasn't completed. Mabe explained the audit had been delayed because of staff issues and that some equipment had become unavailable after the departure of staff. When NWC board chair Patience Shikwambana explained there had been challenges, such as extending the contracts of four staff members, including CFO Thabang Moses, portfolio committee chairman Joe McGluwa jumped in. He asked if this was the same Thabang Moses who had been fired by Boxing South Africa. Moses left the professional boxing regulator under a cloud amid allegations of corruption for which a boxing promoter was suspended.
