Netball SA are under fire, as Parliament demands a full 2023 World Cup financial report.
Tensions hit boiling point in Parliament this week as Netball South Africa (NSA) faced the heat over unanswered questions about the 2023 Netball World Cup. MPs want answers, and they want them fast.
On Tuesday, Parliament dragged Acting NSA President Mami Diale and 2023 Netball World Cup Board Chairperson Patience Shikwambana into the spotlight, grilling them over missing financial details and unclear transactions linked to last year’s global tournament held in South Africa.
No show on the numbers
Despite the big stage and high expectations, NSA and the World Cup board came up short. They couldn’t produce the detailed report Parliament demanded, leaving MPs unimpressed.
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee, Joseph Job McGluwa, pulled no punches.
“You (NSA) will receive a wish list from us, containing all the information we want. And you have 14 days to submit the information. ,” said McGluwa, as quoted by SABC Sport.
“You have no reason to hide anything. Know that this is Parliament, and this is how we interrogate and deal with people who don’t respect the public purse.”
That 14-day countdown started the day after the suspension of NSA President Cecilia Molokwane, making the deadline 1 May 2025.
Netball SA: Whistle blowers and warnings
Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe also weighed in, calling for protection of whistle blowers but with a warning to ensure the facts are solid.
“Whistle blowers need to be protected, faceless or not,” Mabe said.
“But if there are allegations, they should be brought forward. Those who are guilty must have respect for the country and for the sport. And step aside while they are being investigated.”
Where’s the money? South Africans deserve to know
With millions poured into the 2023 World Cup, the public wants transparency. And now, with NSA leadership under fire and sponsors on edge, the pressure is sky-high.
This isn’t just about netball—it’s about trust, governance, and accountability. South Africans deserve answers. The clock is ticking.
Stay tuned with The South African as Netball SA are under fire, with Parliament demanding a full financial report.
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