World Athletics gives ASA month-end deadline to fix ongoing crisis

World Athletics has reiterated Athletics South Africa (ASA) is a member country in good standing. However, ASA is currently in a state of flux, with an acting president and CEO, and a constitution some claim is unfit for purpose. The governing body has given ASA until the end of the month to provide a roadmap out of the current situation.

The responsibility now falls on Jean Verster, ASA's acting president, who has just two weeks to devise a way forward. Verster must assemble a strategy to improve the governance structure and address the issues that the previous or current constitution still permits. World Athletics emphasizes that their sport revolves around the athletes, and this process aims to enhance the conditions for athletes. They assert that proper governance is crucial for their efforts to better serve the athletes.