PRIZE MONEY FALLOUT: Swimming SA to pay Tatjana Smith interest, faces scrutiny over Arena contract
Swimming South Africa has agreed to pay Tatjana Smith the full amount of interest claimed on prize money withheld for more than a year. Separately, her attorney has also launched a complaint with the Information Regulator seeking access to documents relating to the federation’s sponsorship agreement with swimwear manufacturer Arena.
Swimming South Africa (SSA) has agreed to pay Olympic champion Tatjana Smith the full amount of interest claimed on prize money that was unlawfully withheld for more than a year. This comes after a letter of demand was sent to SSA by Smith's attorney, Wian Spies, alleging that the interest was kept as a "management fee" by SSA's operations manager, Mafata Modutoane.
Additionally, Spies has lodged a complaint with the Information Regulator seeking access to documents relating to SSA's sponsorship agreement with swimwear manufacturer Arena, citing concerns over athletes losing commercial opportunities due to arbitrary fines imposed for not wearing prescribed Arena kit during the 2023 World Aquatics Championships.
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