Question NW766 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
16 April 2024 - NW766
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1). Whether he has found that the process for the selection of the board of World Aquatics is a transparent and an inclusive one with regard to the Water Polo Community; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details. (2). (a) how long has the current Executive Committee been serving Swim SA and (b) what justifies their continued tenure amidst persistent organisational failures?
Reply:
1. As Minister of Government Department in the Republic of South Africa, I do not have oversight or authority when it comes to International Federations, and I am therefore unable to comment on this matter.
2.(a). The current Executive Committee was elected on 15 January 2022, and has been serving Swimming SA since then.
(b). Unfortunately, I am not aware of any organizational failures within the Swimming SA, however, I will request my department for a full report on the alleged persistent failure in the organisation.