Dear MyPE The financial insecurity resultant from the Covid-19 lockdown has had a major impact on athletes across South Africa and the Democratic Alliance (DA), therefore, calls on the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, to reopen professional non-contact sports codes under strict hygiene and social distancing measures. Our calls come in light of the Minister’s refusal to reopen the application period for athletes and artists to access the Department’s Arts and Sports … [Read more...] about Reopen professional non-contact sports codes under strict hygiene and health measures
Tsepo Mhlongo
Cancelled games against Bafana Bafana should not be taken lightly
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) has noted with concern the calling off of international friendly matches between Bafana Bafana and their African counterparts. The withdrawal of teams from the friendly matches is a clear message: ‘fix your broken country!’ Madagascar has joined Zambia in calling off a football match against South Africa. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) were due to host Bafana Bafana in Lusaka on Saturday, but they pulled out because of the surge in … [Read more...] about Cancelled games against Bafana Bafana should not be taken lightly
