Inquiry finds Sascoc to be ‘dysfunctional’
Sports Minister Tokozile Xasa has
ordered an audit into the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic
Committee’s (Sascoc) financial transactions over the past five years.
The final report of a ministerial inquiry into maladministration at the sports body was released in Pretoria on Friday.
The report paints a bleak picture, detailing the lack of governance and procurement processes and policies at Sascoc.
Xasa - who called the process "open and transparent" - said the audit will also look into travel benefits and procurements of services.
"And that any irregular or wasteful and fruitless expenditure is dealt with," Xasa vowed.
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Xasa also recommended the amendment of the Sport and Recreation Act of 1998 to clarify the role of Sascoc in relation to the Department of Sport.
"That an external and independent dispute resolution body - in terms of the act - for disputes in sport and recreation bodies between the latter and Sascoc and also that the details of what should be contained in Sascocs constitution including criteria for eligibility of members of the board, a prohibition on the receipt of commissions from other entities in prescribed circumstances as well other issues relevant to the principle of conflict of interest.”
She added that the Sascoc board cannot have members with direct links to existing sports federations in the country.
In addition, no board member would be able to serve for longer than two four-year terms, while the president would earn a monthly retainer and not be considered a full-time position.