“The Sports and Recreation Amendment Bill published last week is nothing more than an attempt by the ANC government to nationalize sport and thus once again expand and promote the party’s ideology at the expense of the country, “says Heloïse Denner, FF Plus MP and chief spokesperson for sport.
“The ANC has proven many times that it is unable to properly govern and manage the country, its institutions, municipalities and entities.
“Eskom, SAA, SABC and Prasa are just a few examples of this and organized sports will follow the same path if the bill is adopted in its current form.”
“Organized sport once again proved this year that government interference is not necessary. Where the right people are appointed in the right places who are experts in their field, South African sport is doing well. Siya Kolisi speaks for itself.
“Government intervention will inevitably endanger South African athletes and sports teams’ participation in international competitions su
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