1 SECTOR ANALYSIS: Sport and Recreation in South Africa Presenter: Mr. Teboho Thebehae 1 July 2013

INTRODUCTION Historical apartheid discriminatory laws and practices based on race Unequal access to competitive or recreational sports opportunities at school or community levels. Various sports organisations tirelessly fought for establishing a sports system free of discrimination In 1993, the NSC convened a “Vision for Sport” national sports conference The advent of democracy in 1994 ushered in significant changes to policies and legislation The sector needed to be transformed In 1996, the first White paper was introduced as an official policy for Sport In 2000, MTT was tasked to conduct a study on High Performance and Elite Sport. 2 National Sport and Recreation Plan (2012)

Intro... The Cabinet approval of the MTT report towards the end of 2003 It recommended that all Seven macro-bodies that governed sport –Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA) –South African Sports Commission (SASC) –National Olympic Committee of South Africa (NOCSA) –Disability Sport South Africa (DISSA) –South African Commonwealth Games Association (SACGA) –South African Students Sports Union (SASSU) –United School Sports Association of South Africa (USSASA). These were reduced to two: –Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA) –South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) The revised 2001 White Paper did not reflect these changes The 2011 revised reflected and included the 2010 Road Map In May 2012, Cabinet approved the National Sport and Recreation Plan as government policy 3

Departmental Entities South African Institute for Drug-free Sport Act, 1997 (Act No. 14 of 1997 as amended) South African Boxing Act, 2001 (Act No. 11 of 2001) 4

Global Sport Market Sport industry is a world-reaching business Over US$620b is spent annually Sport spending is growing faster than the GDP 43% of sport market is dominated by Football, with the least share of 3% belonging to Golf. (AT Kearney, 2011) 5

Investment in Sport in South Africa 6 Future sponsorship growth in developing countries (Bal, Quester and Plewa, 2010). South African Sponsorship Market is estimated to be R7b (Sport Industry Group South Africa, 2012) In SA 70% corporate spending in sports is on sponsorship (Van Heerden and Du Plessis, 2004; Klayman, 2008). PSL sponsorship income had grown from R119.9 million in 2007 to R239.9 million in 2011 (PSL Financial Report, 2011). More commercial and bottom-line oriented and less on altruism and sense of social responsibility (Gwinner and Swanson, 2003)

Departmental Budget in Sport 7 Entities 2009/ ’ 2010/ ’ 2011/ ’ 2012/ ’ 2013/14 000’ 2014/15 000’ SRSA Boxing SA SAIDS

South African Key deliveries in Sport The NSRP states 3 core pillars of Sport –Creating an Active Nation –Developing a Winning Nation –Creating an Enabling Environment Sport facilities Club Systems Five transversal issues: –Transformation –Prioriting Sporting codes –Geo-political boundaries –Ethical Behaviour –Professional and amateur sport 8

CHALLENGES Slow pace of transformation (EPG Report, 2014) Access to facilities and maintenance Coordinated approach on sport development. Coordinated plans on facility development Efficient use of resources Inadequate funding 9

LEGACY REPORT 10

Statistics Activity2009/102010/112011/122012/132013/14 TOTAL Meetings held Legislation processed Oversight trips undertaken Study tours undertaken International agreements processed Statutory appointments made Interventions considered Petitions considered

Reflection per year and programmes achievements Safety at Sport and Recreation Events Bill [B (Sec 75)] Act, Act 2 of 2010 Launch of Eastern Cape Rugby Franchise in June 2009 Hosting 2009 FIFA Confederation Cup Hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup South African Government committed R30 billion to major infrastructure investment Hosting of the 2013 African Cup of Nation (AFCON) Hosting 2014 Orange African Nations Championship

Continued... Caster Semenya saga Adoption of the 3 rd White Paper in 2012 Adoption of the National Sport and Recreation Plan 2012 International Study to Argentina Oversight trips undertaken Adoption of Departmental annual Budget Regular meetings with Federations and stakeholders

Committee’s focus areas during the 4th Parliament 2010 FIFA World Cup Tournament Budget of the Department and its entities Performance of the Department Legislation Oversight Public Hearings Transformation

Portfolio Committee’s Budget

Administration of the Portfolio Committee Minutes of the meetings MANCO Meetings Committee Meetings Committee Reports Support Staff Members briefings Oversight visits

Key areas for future work Implementation of the National Sport and Recreation Plan Amendment of the National Sport and Recreation Act, Act 110 of 1998, and repeal of South African Boxing Act, Act 11 of 2001 Increased oversight Physical Education A case for building of Sport and Recreation facilities Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) and the Urban Settlement Development Grant (USDG) funds for Sport and Recreation Improved governance by federations and entities Funding for Sport and Recreation development

Challenges that Committee dealt with Governance Match-fixing Maladministration Sport and recreation facilities Transformation Funding of Federations Outstanding reports Oversight visits

Highlights of the Committee 2010 FIFA World Cup event TEAM SA at the London 2012 Olympic Games 2012 White Paper was published National Sport and Recreation Plan was a milestone Establishment of Southern Kings Rugby Club and participation in Super artificial pitches as legacy project for 2010 FIFA World Cup Netball SA won the 2013African Netball Championship

Recommendations Administration: The Committee should ensure that there are regular briefings with staff regarding the programme and content-related issues in order to improve interaction with the stakeholders Implementation of NRSP: The Committee should ensure that it strengthens its oversight over the implementation of the National Sport and Recreation Plan and follows up on the outstanding matters. Match fixing: The Committee should follow-up with the Minister of Sport to ensure that the matter of match fixing is expedited efficiently and effectively in order to maintain and restore the good image of the sport

Continued... Implementation of the Physical Education Curriculum: The Committee should continue to hold talks with Portfolio Committee of Basic Education in addressing the importance of physical education with the school system. Transformation: The Committee should make a follow-up with the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) regarding their report on transformation in sport and set clear targets that should be adhered to with regard to transformation in sports by all federations. Outstanding reports: The Committee should invite the LOC of AFCON 2013 and CHAN 2014 as a matter of urgency to provide a brief and a complete report of the respective tournaments. Funding and sport facilities: The Committee should continue to lobby for more funding for sport development and building of sports facilities.

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