Police are investigating sensational claims of “covert” bugging at the office of South Africa’s Olympic sports body and at the home of its CEO.
President Jacob Zuma says SA has lost a true hero and disciplined athlete in Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, who died in a car crash on Friday.
Sports columnist Graeme Joffe is facing legal action from Sascoc for defamation after a series of pieces he wrote lashing out at the organisation.
Sports administrators have painted a picture of an autocratic organisation that dictates how things must be done and ignores appeals.
Olympic silver medallist Caster Semenya has been a surprise exclusion from the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee’s programme.
Parliament says it wants a full investigation into the affairs of the powerful South African Football Association, especially its financial affairs.
Sascoc CEO Tubby Reddy says he expects South Africa’s Olympic team to bring home medals in five sporting events at the London Games in July.
Tubby Reddy has admitted to the commission of inquiry that Sascoc should have dealt with the Cricket South Africa bonus saga better.
After a damning forensic audit, Cricket SA has been advised to seek independent advice regarding bonuses given after the Indian Premier League.
Cricket South Africa has been advised on how to tackle the findings of a forensic audit, Sascoc chief executive Tubby Reddy says.
Sascoc has expressed concerns about the staging of the Commonwealth Games ahead of the SA team’s departure on Sunday for New Delhi.
Sascoc has dismissed allegations that it had in any way ignored certain cities in terms of the possible hosting of the 2020 Olympic Games.
South Africa is to put in an official bid for the 2020 Olympic Games, Sascoc CEO Tubby Reddy announced on Tuesday.
