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EXCLUSIVE: Xasa appoints Tyamzashe as Sascoc facilitator
Mthobi Tyamzashe will now be Sports Minister Tokozile Xasa’s ‘eyes and ears’ during the Sascoc transition where they must undergo a systematic overhaul.
Sports Minister Tokozile Xasa was presenting to the sports portfolio committee on Tuesday about the status of the ministerial inquiry led by retired Judge Ralph Zulman and the report his committee released late last year.
The Zulman Inquiry probed governance issues at Sascoc and issued a damning report highlighting serious ethical issues.
It follows a ministerial inquiry led by retired Judge Ralph Zulman and involved former cricket administrator Ali Bacher.
The previous Sport Minister Thulas Nxesi established a ministerial inquiry into the governance at Sascoc, with many waiting in anticipation to see the outcome.
Former CEO of Sascoc, Tubby Reddy, told EWN SPORT that his dismissal from the Olympic body was an orchestrated effort by president Gideon Sam and Desiree Vardhan.
Dr Ali Bacher has disputed some media reports suggesting that Gideon Sam should not be heading Sascoc.
The probe was first announced by former Sport Minister Thulas Nxesi and was to be a deep dive into the dysfunctional organisation’s culture and finances.
On Monday, the games federation confirmed that host city Durban had failed to deliver on a number of key obligations and commitments.
The Commonwealth Games Federation has confirmed that it is looking to replace Durban as host of the 2022 event.
Sam, who has been at the helm since 2008, only faced opposition from deputy president Hajera Kajee.
Sam has been president since 2008, and will take charge of his final term lasting another four years.
The City of eThekwini has been warned it will be stripped of the Games unless it meets a handful conditions.
Sport officials have robustly defended the suits worn by Team SA during the 2016 Rio Games.
Team SA arrives home with a record ten medals including two gold medals.
The #teamSArise campaign is aimed at supporting South Africa’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
Gideon Sam has asked for clarity from Oregan Hoskins regarding the ongoing saga.
Sascoc says qualifying through Africa alone is not enough and will not relax the requirements.
Durban’s bid to host the games will be formally lodged in London today.