Question NW1988 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
15 June 2022 - NW1988
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1).Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1317 on 19 April 2022, he is now in a position to respond to what (a) the SA Rugby Union (SARU) is doing about the allegations of corruption against a certain official (name and details furnished), (b) SARU’s plan of action is after two adverse court arbitration judgements against the specified official and (c) the reasons are that he has not asked the official to step down and clear his name in view of the serious nature of the accusations; if not, what is the position in each case; if so, (2). whether he has found that the cloud hanging over the official is bad for SARU and/or the game; if not, why not; if so, what are the reasons that he has not suspended the official; (3). whether the official was subjected to any internal processes by SARU; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what was the outcome?
Reply:
SARU Responded in the following manner:
The President of SA Rugby addressed the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture on the 17th May 2022 where this matter and process was discussed in detail, the processes followed, and our continued engagement with the Minister of Sport.
The Hon. Member had an opportunity to raise all concerns with SARU and they were all responded.