BFA suspends official over sexual harassment allegations
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | 900 Views |
Suspended Senki Sesinyi
The former BFA national executive member is suspended pending investigations into the matter, according to a press statement from the football body. "The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has taken a precautionary decision to suspend Mr Senki Sesinyi from all football-related matters pending investigations following allegations of sexual harassment made against him," the BFA stated.
"And the allegations made against him are very serious. The decision to suspend Mr Sesinyi was not taken lightly. The decision follows formal interviews conducted on BFA officers by the Botswana Police Service on the matter as part of police investigations," the BFA adds. The association said it would not comment further on the matter until police investigations are complete.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...