Question NW3644 to the MINISTER OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE
24 November 2023 - NW3644
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the MINISTER OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE
(1). what were the reasons that a certain person (name and details furnished) was not charged criminally as corruption is a criminal offence. (2). noting that the sanction of the specified person included a ban from attending any boxing events, even as a spectator, (a)(i) how was the specified person allowed to attend a boxing tournament promoted by a certain entity (name furnished) and sit with a certain person (name furnished) and (ii) what action will be taken in this regard and (b). what are the reasons that the Boxing South Africa Board does not uphold its own sanctions?
Reply:
(1). Boxing South Africa (BSA) opened a case against the official in question and SAPS is currently investigating the matter, SAPS: CAS 584/8/2023
(2)(a)i. The sanction against the stated individual did not include a ban from attending boxing events. The ban revoked their license to promote boxing and or do any business with BSA.
(ii). No action is required.
(2)(b). The Board of Boxing South Africa is firm in its disciplinary processes and the current Board unlike any other Board has instilled discipline in its licensees and has ensured compliance with its directions, orders, the law regulating the sport and sanctions.