Another controversy hits SA sport as Sascoc president Barry Hendricks is suspended
The presidents of Sascoc, Athletics SA, Swimming SA and Karate SA are all currently being investigated.
In a wave of controversies enveloping South African sports leadership, the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) has suspended its president, Barry Hendricks. On Wednesday, Sascoc announced that Hendricks had been temporarily suspended with immediate effect, as directed by the organization's governance protocols and ongoing internal review processes.
The suspension marked another setback for Sascoc, following the recent dismissals of Athletics SA president James Moloi and Swimming SA president Alan Fritz. Additionally, the entire Karate South Africa executive committee has been placed under suspension by the World Karate Federation, including president Sonny Pillay. Former Netball SA president Cecilia Molokwane is currently under investigation by World Netball for various charges.
Sascoc revealed that retired judge Basheer Waglay had been appointed to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into multiple anonymous complaints against Hendricks. Judge Waglay's report recommended the referral of these complaints to the Sascoc judicial body for further action. It is to be noted that the suspension does not imply a finding of wrongdoing; rather, it aims to preserve the integrity of the organization and ensure a comprehensive investigation into the issues at hand.
With Hendricks out of the picture, Sascoc vice-president Lwandile Simelane has been temporarily appointed to lead the board. Reports suggest that Hendricks had been accused, based on anonymous emails, of attempting to persuade Sascoc board members to favor a particular candidate for an empty seat on the organization's executive committee.
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