The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has welcomed the High Court in Pretoria judgement on the National Professional Boxing Promoters’ Association matter.
This after the court dismissed with costs the National Professional Boxing Promoters’ Association’s application to declare that the appointment of the Boxing SA Accounting Authority as irregular and invalid.
“The judgment marks a salutary corrective measure on the path to restore stability and ethical governance at Boxing SA.
“For too long, Boxing SA has been bleeding as an institution, with athletes losing match time, and promoters and trainers losing their market share,” said Kodwa’ spokesperson, Litha Mpondwana.
“The Minister is hopeful that judgment is an opportunity for all stakeholders in South African boxing to link and focus on the roadmap to reset and revitalise the sport in the country.
“I have repeatedly said that let’s box in the ring and not in the courts,”
Let us focus, engage, and work together to build this sporting code that lies close to the hearts of millions of South Africans.
Let us work together to revive South African boxing,” added Mpondwana.
