Department Of Sport And Recreation
latest news & developments
Women battle digital discrepancies
We’re familiar with the gender pay gap but there’s an information gap on the internet too
‘We support transformation, just not in national teams’ – Solidarity
Even though the department isn’t implementing a national team quota system, the trade union is going ahead with its court challenge
Mbalula wants a passionate Olympic team
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says money does not define success at the Olympic Games, but rather a spirit of determination and drive.
Mbalula laments the greed in South African sports
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says he has to deal with too much "greediness" in sport, to the detriment of transformation and development.
Sport ministers rack up millions in flight costs
Reports have surfaced that reveal that Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula and his deputy fly more than their international relations counterparts.
Transformation in sport hasn’t changed, says Mbalula
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has told Parliament that the country is grappling with the same issues raised at the 2008 national sports indaba.
Fickle Mbalula rages over New Age spy allegation
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has denied a <i>New Age</i> report where he accused state security operatives of a smear campaign against him.
Sports ministry tackles transformation
South Africa’s sports ministry has roped in concerned parties around the country to help resolve transformation issues.
Sport ministry denies hotel room trashing
Sport ministry staff deny trashing a luxury hotel suite booked in the name of President Jacob Zuma at the sports awards ceremony at Sun City.
SA abandons pursuit of 2020 Olympics
The sports ministry says it will not ask the government to pursue any further bids to host the 2020 Olympics.
Sport transformation charter on the cards
A transformation charter which will apply to all sports organisations is being drawn up, Fikile Mbalula said on Wednesday.
Mbalula rails against obdurate sports administrators
South Africa’s sports administrators must take responsibility for a lack of transformation, Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula said.
IFP calls for probe into correctional services
The president must launch an urgent inquiry into alleged corruption within the Correctional Services Department, said the IFP on Wednesday.
Proposed rulings have SA sport in a spin
South Africa’s most popular sports are on a warpath with the Department of Sport and Recreation over new legislation that was sent out in December.
The science of sport
Demystifying science and technology for SA’s youth through sport and recreation is the objective of a Science and Technology in Sport conference.