South Africa: DA Calls for Calm and Unity As Athletics SA Faces Troubling Turmoil Ahead of Elections

South Africa: DA Calls for Calm and Unity As Athletics SA Faces Troubling Turmoil Ahead of Elections

Press Release - The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for calm, unity, and transparency in light of worrying developments at Athletics South Africa (ASA) ahead of its scheduled elections on 31 May 2025 at Garden Court OR Tambo.

Request for POLICE presence at ASA elections raises serious red flags

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has issued a call for calm, unity, and transparency ahead of the upcoming Athletics South Africa (ASA) elections, scheduled for 31 May 2025 at Garden Court OR Tambo. The party has voiced deep concern over what it describes as “worrying developments” within the federation’s leadership and election processes. The DA’s statement comes in response to a formal request by ASA President James Moloi for police presence at th…

DA calls for calm and unity as ASA faces pre-election tensions

By Akani Nkuna The Democratic Alliance has voiced serious concerns over the recent developments at the Athletics South Africa, calling for calm, unity and transparency within the embattled sporting body. As tensions rise ahead of the federation’s upcoming elections on Saturday, the DA has emphasised the need for a fair and credible process, urging all stakeholders to act responsibly and uphold the integrity of athletics governance in South Afric…