Gayton McKenzie reacts to ASA president James Moloi suspension

ASA issued a notice to suspend Moloi last week following the conclusion of SASCOC’s probe into allegations of misuse of an ASA-issued credit card, stemming from revelations made before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture earlier this year.

McKenzie confirmed that he had received the full report from SASCOC and expressed shock at its findings, while refusing to divulge any details pertaining thereto.

“I spoke to SASCOC and received the investigation report from President Barry Hendricks. The transparency of the report is commendable, but its contents are quite disturbing," McKenzie told the media.

"It details instances of the ASA credit card being used for various purposes, including at a tavern.”

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He added that SASCOC had given Moloi seven days to explain why he should not be suspended, but with the deadline having since expired, McKenzie confirmed the decision is being upheld.

“SASCOC acted within good governance by issuing the suspension notice. Moloi must now be transparent and explain his side of the story. I will follow up on what the board decides next, but I must say, the report is very bad," he added.

McKenzie, who had been vocal about the matter, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome and commended SASCOC for a job well done. It’s important to note that Moloi has not yet issued a public statement.