BFA rolls carpet for first hall-of-famers
Friday, September 08, 2023 | 90 Views |
Chit-chat: Alec Monyake (right), Zenzele Hirschfeld (centre) and Senzo Mbatha at the press briefing. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
On the night, best performing players, coaches and administrators from the 2022-2023 season will be recognised. Speaking at the awards launch yesterday, the BFA awards’ head of organising committee, Alec Monyake said the initiative is to increase BFA's cash streams.
He said football has over the years battled to secure sponsorships and the awards ceremony is expected to help ease the burden as it intends to attract new sponsors and retain existing ones. Monyake said the initiative is meant to promote the spirit of competitiveness among the football stakeholders and a way to grow the local game.
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...