Minister Mbalula to release the third report of the Eminent Persons Group on transformation in sport

21st April 2016

In 2014 the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) on Sport Transformation submitted the first Transformation report to the Minister of Sport and Recreation. This pilot study focusing on five National Federations; Rugby, Cricket, Football, Athletics and Netball and was then released to the public in March of 2014. This paved way for the signing of Transformation Agreements with the ‘Big 5’.

For the third wave of evaluation nineteen National Federations have been included for the 2016 report. The Minister will publicly announce the findings, observations and recommendations of the report at a stakeholder engagement gathering.

The Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa invites the Media to the stakeholder engagement at the following:

Date               :Monday, 25 April 2016

Time               :10H00-14H00

Venue           :GCIS Tshedimosetso House, Cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets,Hatfield, Pretoria. (Auditorium).

RSVP and Enquiries: Esethu Hasane 082 330 016 email: esethu@srsa.gov.za