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CAF proposal will see BFA president earn P2.6million

Money talk: Motsepe addresses guests during the 2024 CAF Executive Programme Launch of CAF and UCT Partnership in Cape Town PIC: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Money talk: Motsepe addresses guests during the 2024 CAF Executive Programme Launch of CAF and UCT Partnership in Cape Town PIC: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

CAF president, Patrice Motsepe this week indicated plans are advanced to more than double member association leaders’ annual gratuity from $20, 000 (approximately P260, 000) to $50, 000 (approx. P650, 000). This means each association president will have earned $200, 000 (P2.6million) in their four-year tenure. But Motsepe’s move could be a double edged sword, argues Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

As CAF prepares to hold its elections, and with Motsepe almost guaranteed another dance in office, the South African billionaire is about to dangle an irresistible carrot.

This week, Motsepe, addressing guests during the 2024 CAF Executive Programme Launch of CAF and University of Cape Town Partnership in Cape Town, said he would open the purse and reward football association presidents handsomely.

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