In a shock announcement that reverberated across the netball group this previous weekend, World Netball introduced that it had suspended Netball South Africa president Cecilia Molokwane.
Referred to as to step down from her duties as NSA president, Molokwane is claimed to be below investigation for critical accusations of misconduct, chief amongst them allegations that she misused NSA funds for her personal private achieve main as much as, and through, the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape City.
It’s additionally been reported that the investigation will look into her alleged “constant bullying and harassing of NSA employees and board members, when questioned over her use of Netball South Africa funds.”
In an attention-grabbing twist, Africa Netball’s administration committee has apparently known as on World Netball to carry the provisional suspension, whereas Molokwane has now additionally responded to the allegations.
Stern response from Netball South Africa (NSA) president Cecilia Molokwane
In a gathering between NSA and the parliamentary portfolio committee for sport, arts and tradition on Tuesday morning, Molokwane issued a press release outlining her place on this matter.
“World Netball has but to find out whether or not I’ve a case to reply nor have I been formally charged with any misconduct,” her e-mail learn.
“I vehemently deny having carried out myself in contravention of World Netball’s disciplinary code and can vigorously defend any allegations which can subsequently be levelled in opposition to me.
“I firmly consider within the significance of due course of and the proper to a good listening to. All I ask is for the chance to current my aspect of the story and to defend myself in opposition to allegations which have been made by nameless people.
“Whistle-blowing ought to serve the aim of accountability and transparency, to not be a software for faceless accusations that threat damaging reputations with out correct scrutiny.”
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