Non-compliance threatens BAA's existence

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Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) held a Special General Meeting at Lekidi Football Centre on Saturday. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

The future of Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) hangs in the balance due to non-compliance by clubs with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) regulations. The revelation was made during a Special General Meeting (SGM) held over the weekend.

Chairperson of the Constitution Taskforce, Legojane Kebaitse, revealed that most clubs have not re-registered although societies are expected to re-register under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

He said if they fail to re-register by April 2026 deadline, they cease to exist, which will affect BAA.

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Non-compliance threatens BAA's existence

The future of Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) hangs in the balance due to non-compliance by clubs with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) regulations. The revelation was made during a Special General Meeting (SGM) held over the weekend.

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