Johnathan Paoli
THE Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture has called for a forensic investigation into the affairs of Boxing South Africa (BSA) following a long decline in professional boxing and allegations of misgovernance at the organisation.
A delegation of representatives of BSA, headed by Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie appeared before the Committee on Tuesday to present its annual report, performance plan and other important issues.
Committee chair, Joe McGluwa said the situation at BSA is dire and required urgent attention from the minister, the department and other stakeholders in the boxing fraternity.
“We must act to save the sport of boxing from the mess it is in. Everyone in the room and the sector agrees boxing has died a long time ago. This is largely due to misgovernance at Boxing South Africa,” McGluwa said.
McGluwa said intervention was urgently needed in light of the growing
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