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Major Sporting Events ‘Banned’ in South Africa

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In the biggest shock to South African sport so far, South Africa’s Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed his displeasure at the lack of transformation by cancelling the privileges of 4 major sporting federations – South African Rugby (SARU), Athletics South Africa (ASA), Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Netball South Africa (NSA). This means that they will not be able to stage any major international events in the country. Here is Fikile Mbalula’s speech: Today I am pleased and delighted to receive the results of the third Eminent Persons Group … Read the full article…

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DA & EFF Stand Together

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About bloody time! The DA, EFF and smaller parties were real opposition when they acted together by walking out of South Africa’s Parliament yesterday. The source of conflict was Speaker Baleka Mbete. Her position is a difficult one, requiring neutrality and general respect from all members of parliament. Under the Institutional Mandate on Parliament’s website, as the leader of the House, the Speaker has the responsibility to:

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