SA reacts to ban on the hosting of some major tournaments
The Minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, announced his decision to revoke the privileges of four major sporting federations - Athletics South Africa (ASA), Cricket South Africa (CSA), Netball South Africa (NSA) and South African Rugby (SARU) - to host or bid to stage any major international events in the country due to their failure to meet their transformation targets.
South Africans took to social media to voice their opinion:
@MbalulaFikile its clowns like you who are the biggest threat to South African sporting success
— Springbok Calling (@springbokRWC) April 25, 2016
@MbalulaFikile well done for banning South Africa from bidding for major sporting events. Mandela would be so proud of you
— Francois Swart (@francoisswart0) April 25, 2016
Dear @MbalulaFikile .I might be wrong, but I think our @ConCourtSA protects organisations from autocrats. #SSRUGBY #EFF #DA @MYANC
— Andre van Rooyen (@MyNaamIsAndre) April 25, 2016
@MbalulaFikile There are some of us trying.for transformation at grass roots level. Your government is the one hindering us.
— Sports Guru (@G_Skev) April 25, 2016
I think that was a bold and progressive move by @MbalulaFikile on SA Sports transformation.
— Thabo Kgowana (@ThaboKgowana) April 25, 2016
@MbalulaFikile once again your stupidity comes shining through!
— Ryan Vermeulen (@Ryan_Vermeulen) April 25, 2016
@MbalulaFikile you are a disgrace to this country.... Pack your bags and go stay with Floyd Mayweather!!!!
— Nicho Olivier (@nixa1230) April 25, 2016
@MbalulaFikile Really, and soccer? I guess they are complying 100% right?
— Monique Parkin (@Monaparkin) April 25, 2016