Question NW1987 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
15 June 2022 - NW1987
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1).Whether the SA Football Association (SAFA) used development funds of football to appoint a senior counsel to defend a certain senior official of SAFA (details furnished); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2). whether he has found that it is fair practice and culture of doing things at SAFA; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
SAFA has responded to the question as follows:
- No.
Ms Ledwaba is appearing before the SAFA Disciplinary Hearing in line with the NEC resolution. In the normal course a member will represent himself or herself in this kind of matters, in this case Ms Ledwaba elected to be represented by Senior Counsel and SAFA also has appointed its Legal representative.