Parliament rips into Molokwane, Netball SA in criticism of systemic dysfunction

IN a shocking display of discontent, the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has turned its critical gaze towards Netball South Africa (NSA), its president Cecilia Molokwane and the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc).

- HERMAN GIBBS

The committee’s unrestrained critique highlighted a series of failures in governance, transparency, and accountability that it alleges jeopardises the future of netball in the country.

The heated session, which took place earlier this week, saw members of Parliament express their mounting frustration, with some even going so far as to label themselves “enraged” at the perceived inadequacies of the governing body's officials.

As the session progressed, it became increasingly evident that the NSA officials came ill-prepared to address probing questions.

Committee members were left visibly exasperated by the lack of coherent answers, indicating a deeper malaise within the organisation.

Some expressed disbelief that the requested information was not available.

The session underscored the existing issues regarding governance within netball, and also raised concerns about the broader impact of these failings on the sport's development in South Africa.

Molokwane was at the forefront of the committee's scrutiny, as her leadership decisions and effectiveness came under fire.