Kodwa wins first round against NPBPA

Sport Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has welcomed the Pretoria High Court’s ruling, which dismissed – with costs – the National Professional Boxing Promoter’s Association’s (NPBPA) application for the court to declare the appointment of the Boxing SA Accounting Authority as irregular and invalid.

The Minister’s spokesperson, Litha Mpondwana, says the next step is a move to restore stability and ethical governance at Boxing SA.

“The judgment marks a salutary corrective measure on the path to restoring stability and ethical governance at Boxing SA. For too long, Boxing SA has been bleeding as an institution, with athletes losing match time and promoters and trainers losing their market share,” says Mpondwana.

The Minister believes the court’s decision is an opportunity for all stakeholders in South African boxing to link and focus on the roadmap to reset and revitalise the sport in the country.

“I have repeatedly said that let’s box in the ring and not in the courts,” he said in a statement.

“Let us focus, engage, and work together to build this sporting code that lies close to the hearts of millions of South Africans. Let us work together to revive South African boxing,” the Minister added.