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Minister of Sport and Recreation Tokozile Xasa. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

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EXCLUSIVE: Xasa appoints Tyamzashe as Sascoc facilitator

By Carl Lewis

Mthobi Tyamzashe will now be Sports Minister Tokozile Xasa’s ‘eyes and ears’ during the Sascoc transition where they must undergo a systematic overhaul.

  • FILE: Sports and Recreation Minister Tokozile Xasa. Picture: GCIS

    Xasa: Sascoc president Sam does not respect political authority

    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.

    1231 days ago
  • SASCOC president Gideon Sam. Picture: EWN

    SA could be kicked out of IOC, says Sascoc

    The Zulman Inquiry probed governance issues at Sascoc and issued a damning report highlighting serious ethical issues.

    1239 days ago
  • FILE: Sports and Recreation Minister Tokozile Xasa. Picture: GCIS

    Sport Minster to release report on Sascoc’s governance

    It follows a ministerial inquiry led by retired Judge Ralph Zulman and involved former cricket administrator Ali Bacher.

    1299 days ago
  • FILE: Sports and Recreation Minister Tokozile Xasa. Picture: GCIS

    Xasa: Heads will roll at Sascoc

    The previous Sport Minister Thulas Nxesi established a ministerial inquiry into the governance at Sascoc, with many waiting in anticipation to see the outcome.

    1356 days ago
  • FILE: Former Sascoc CEO Tubby Reddy. Picture: EWN

    Sascoc and Reddy to continue battle at CCMA

    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.

    1370 days ago
  • FILE: Sascoc president Gideon Sam. Picture: EWN

    Bacher denies Sascoc report states Sam is 'unfit to rule'

    Dr Ali Bacher has disputed some media reports suggesting that Gideon Sam should not be heading Sascoc.

    1371 days ago
  • Former sports and recreation minister Tokozile Xasa. Picture: GCIS

    Sascoc inquiry report still yet to be released

    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.

    1495 days ago
  • FILE: The Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Picture: Supplied

    Sam hints at repercussions in wake of Commonwealth Games flop

    On Monday, the games federation confirmed that host city Durban had failed to deliver on a number of key obligations and commitments.

    1932 days ago
  • SASCOC president Gideon Sam. Picture: EWN

    Gideon Sam: No one is to blame for loss of Commonwealth Games

    The Commonwealth Games Federation has confirmed that it is looking to replace Durban as host of the 2022 event.

    1932 days ago
  • SASCOC president Gideon Sam. Picture: EWN

    Gideon Sam re-elected as Sascoc president

    Sam, who has been at the helm since 2008, only faced opposition from deputy president Hajera Kajee.

    2039 days ago
  • SASCOC president Gideon Sam. Picture: EWN

    Gideon Sam re-elected as Sascoc president

    Sam has been president since 2008, and will take charge of his final term lasting another four years.

    2039 days ago
  • FILE: Springbok Sevens players celebrate with the fans after claiming gold against New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games on 27 July 2014. Picture: Facebook.

    Commonwealth Games in SA 'hangs in balance' - Sascoc

    The City of eThekwini has been warned it will be stripped of the Games unless it meets a handful conditions.

    2078 days ago
  • The South African Rugby Sevens team celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Deodoro Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on 11 August 2016. Picture: AFP

    Sascoc president talks Team SA's 'ninja turtle tracksuits' at 2016 Rio Games

    Sport officials have robustly defended the suits worn by Team SA during the 2016 Rio Games.

    2084 days ago
  • HIGH FLYERS: High jump silver medalist Luvo Mayonga and 800m champion Caster Semenya. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Hundreds of fans welcome home Team SA, athletes score excellence awards

    Team SA arrives home with a record ten medals including two gold medals.

    2134 days ago
  • Gideon Sam. Picture: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix.

    Sascoc launches campaign for Rio Olympics

    The #teamSArise campaign is aimed at supporting South Africa’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

    2302 days ago
  • Sascoc President Gideon Sam. Picture: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix.

    Sascoc wants answers on Jurie Roux saga

    Gideon Sam has asked for clarity from Oregan Hoskins regarding the ongoing saga.

    2316 days ago
  • The 2016 Rio Olympics. Picture: Facebook.com

    No Olympics for SA hockey

    Sascoc says qualifying through Africa alone is not enough and will not relax the requirements.

    2556 days ago
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban. Picture: Victoria Campbell-Gillies/EWN.

    Durban to lodge 2022 Commonwealth Games bid today

    Durban’s bid to host the games will be formally lodged in London today.

    2674 days ago
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