Fireworks at BFA meeting
Wednesday, December 09, 2015

The BFA NEC at the last general assembly
Sources close to developments told Mmegi Sport the meeting was divided over South African FIFA presidential candidate, Tokyo Sexwale, expected to rely on Africa’s vote to mount a formidable challenge.
“The challenge is that the president (Tebogo Sebego) is seemingly opposed to us supporting Sexwale. However, the majority of NEC members want him (Sexwale). However, its an exercise in futility as Sebego will have the final say when he casts the vote,” the source said.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...