The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa has noted the letters by lawyers representing the National Professional Boxing Promoters’ Association (NPBPA) to the President of the Republic of South Africa and the Speaker of the National Assembly.
The Minister’s view is that the matter is before the court. The Ministry has no intention to act in a manner that could be construed by the court to be ultra vires. The Minister states that these letters are without any substance and that they are an attempt to direct the Minister on whom he should appoint.
The Department has provided some assistance to Boxing South Africa (BSA) so that the federation can meet critical financial obligations. The Minister is doing everything in his power to ensure that the administration and governance of boxing is returned to normalcy.
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