The SAFA delegation led by its president Danny Jordaan held an introductory meeting with newly appointed Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie on Thursday.
McKenzie recently took over the Ministry of Sport, Arts, and Culture following the country’s general elections. He has been meeting with leaders from different sporting codes.
SAFA DELEGATION MEET WITH THE NEWLY APPOINTED MINISTER OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE
The SAFA delegation included vice presidents Anastasia Tsichlas, Linda Zwane and Bennett Bailey. CEO Lydia Monyepao and other members of the SAFA National Executive Committee were also in attendance. Minister McKenzie was joined by his Deputy Peace Mabe and members of the department.
The SAFA president expressed his happiness with what he said was a warm reception from the Minister.
“We are quite encouraged by this engagement with the Minister,” Jordaan was quoted by SAFA media.
“We look forward to further engagements like these in the future. This has been an incredibly fruitful meeting with the Minister, and we are happy.”
MINISTER GAYTON MCKENZIE’S MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT DANNY JORDAAN AND HIS DELEGATION
“This administration, we are very vibrant, we are active, we are transparent, and we are action people,” said the Minister.
“That’s what you’re going to get from us. So, we’re coming here and saying how can we help you because I can tell you that is how you can help us,” he added.
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