Sport, Arts and Culture Minister to give an update on WADA non-compliance
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa invites the media to a briefing to give an update on the actions that have been undertaken since World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)’s Compliance Review Committee recommended that current South African legislation is non-compliant with the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code. The briefing is set to take place on Tuesday, 10 October 2023.
The Minister’s update will address developments relating to the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) Amendment Bill, and the steps that are being taken to respond to WADA’s non-compliance decision.
The Minister will also address concerns that have been raised by some South Africans on the WADA decision affecting the flying of the South African flag at major sport events.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Tuesday 10 October 2023
Time: 12 PM
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town
Media enquiries:
Mr Litha Mpondwana, Media Liaison Officer: Office of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture │ Email: LithaM@dsac.gov.za │ Cell: 064 802 3003
Ms Zimasa Velaphi, Head of Communication and Marketing: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture │Email: zimasav@dsac.gov.za │ Cell: 072 172 8925
