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SAFA ready to tackle fixing allegations

Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has spoken out amid allegations that Bafana Bafana friendlies were fixed ahead of the 2010 FIFA World …read more

Former Bafana captain not being paid - 08 Feb 2012

Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena is still waiting to be paid his wages for January by English Championship side Portsmouth after the company that owns the club went into administration.  read more

FIFA appoints Tokyo Sexwale - 08 Feb 2012

World football's governing body FIFA has appointed Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale to its media committee, which deals with working conditions of the media at FIFA events and is responsible for maintaining relationships with the international media. read more

Olympic venue naming rights for sale - 08 Feb 2012

Naming rights and sponsorship deals are being sought for the long-term future of London 2012 Olympic Park venues, including the Olympic Stadium – after the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) officially launched a formal tender process. read more

Marussia F1 reveals recruitment strategy - 08 Feb 2012

Marussia F1 has announced its second new partnership of 2012, teaming with online recruitment website Monster.com. As its global online recruitment partner, Monster will work with the Formula One team to fill as many as 40 positions, including four highly specialised roles, all of which will help influence the technical and commercial success of… read more

CSA postpones Twenty20 launch - 07 Feb 2012

Cricket South Africa has announced that the launch of the Twenty20 Challenge, due to take place at the Wanderers Club on 8th February, has been indefinitely postponed.  read more

SAFA welcomes match-fixing investigation - 07 Feb 2012

The South Africa Football Association has welcomed a match-fixing investigation into referees who officiated in 2010 FIFA World Cup warm-up matches. read more

RFU extends O2 partnership - 07 Feb 2012

The Rugby Football Union has announced an extension of its partnership with O2, who has sponsored England Rugby since the game turned professional in 1995 - making it one of the longest running sports sponsorships.  read more

Sail signs Stadium Management deal - 07 Feb 2012

Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) and sports marketing group Sail have announced a five-year commercial agreement for the collective rights of Gauteng venues, Soccer City, Orlando Stadium, Dobsonville Stadium and Rand Stadium.  read more