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The Herald
7 days ago
- Business
- The Herald
We'll wait and see: Jordaan dribbles parliament on fourth term at Safa
Hluyo painted a grim picture of the finances at Safa, saying the association is in major need of sponsors, especially for its junior teams. These include the South Africa Under-20s who won the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt last month despite having had poor preparation that included travelling by bus to Mozambique for the Cosafa U-20 Championship, the qualifier for the Afcon. Safa received revenue of only R356m as sponsorship, while they had little income from their broadcast deal with the SABC, which is cash-strapped, Hluyo said. However, members of the portfolio committee said it would be difficult for them to recommend that sports minister Gayton McKenzie provide Safa with more money if the association cannot disclose the exact amount they receive from sponsors that include two betting companies, Hollywoodbets and 10bet. 'In terms of our sponsorship contracts we've got confidentiality clauses. We'll be in breach of those contracts if we disclose sponsorship agreements and their value,' Hluyo said. As not all members of the committee were able to ask questions, the meeting was adjourned to a date to be determined. Jordaan welcomed that decision as he insisted Safa has nothing to hide.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stroud dancers shine at Cheltenham and Malvern stage festivals
A STROUD dance school has scooped a host of trophies at recent festivals. Ballyhoo's junior, intermediate, and senior teams won a series of awards at the Malvern Stage Festival and the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts. The school, which has been operating since 2007, offers a wide range of classes, including ballet, tap, modern, jazz, acrobatic arts and musical theatre for children aged three to 18. A spokesperson for the school said: "Our teachers are all qualified to teach the ISTD syllabi, and each one brings a wealth of professional experience. "Over the years, we've witnessed time and time again the power of dance, the joy it can bring, and the confidence it develops in each child." Alongside regular classes, Ballyhoo organises performances and social events to help develop skills and confidence in a friendly and fun atmosphere. For more details, see the Ballyhoo website.
