Statement on matters relating to Boxing South Africa
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and Boxing South Africa appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture on 27 August 2024 to account on the entity’s Annual Performance Plan and other pertinent matters.
Minister McKenzie congratulates Mighty Team South Africa’s Victory in Australia
In what has been a dream weekend for South African sport, the Springboks won back-to-back matches in Australia for the first time in 53 years and South Africa’s first and only Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) world champion, Dricus “Stillknocks” du Plessis, successfully defended his middleweight belt against legendary former champion Israel Adesanya.
Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture reaches an agreement to assist the National School of the Arts
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), Mr Gayton McKenzie along with Deputy Minister Peace Mabe and DSAC management visited the National School of the Arts (NSA), on Saturday, 03 August 2024.
Minister Kodwa gives update on Boxing Matters
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa has taken note of concerns in the boxing fraternity regarding the notice of withdrawal to oppose the National Professional Boxing Promoters’ Association (NPBPA)’s court application of December 2023. The effect of the court application was that the Minister revokes the appointment of a new Board due to lack of consultation with, inter alia, the NPBA, and other recognised entities. The Minister has complied with the Court Order.
Media Accreditation Collection for the 2023 National Human Rights Day Commemoration
Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the National Human Rights Day Commemoration taking place on Tuesday, 21 March 2023 at De Aar West Stadium, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, in Northern Cape are advised to collect their accreditation cards
The Minister Of Sport, Arts And Culture On The Recognition And Reward Of Excellence For Exceptional Performance At The 2020 Olympic And Paralympic Games
The Olympic and Paralympic Games remain the pinnacle of World/International Multi-Coded Competitions. It is through these Olympic and Paralympic Games that the nations of the world demonstrate their dominance, power and excellence. The games remain the platform through which 205 countries showcase their best athletes.
Update On The Status Of MGE Open Call Cultural Events Applications
The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture (DSAC) wishes to update all applicants for the 2021/22 MGE Open Call Cultural Events in line with the Media statement issued on the 20th of October 2021, where the department committed to putting every effort to adjudicate and to finish the process by end of the month of October.
Tribute To The Late Boxing Pioneer Lawrence “Slow Poison” Ndzondo
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, pays tribute to the late Lawrence “Slow Poison” Ndzondo from East London, who was one of the first boxers from the then Cape Province to turn professional in 1965. Reflecting on the role that Ndzodo played, Minister Mthethwa said, “He was a model professional, a disciplinarian, a family man and an absolute credit to the Boxing fraternity.
