Athletics SA cover recent controversies in parliament presentation
Athletics South Africa (ASA) reaffirmed its action relating to acting CEO Terrence Magogodela, who received Lotto funding illegally, which he subsequently paid back.
In its presentation to parliament on Tuesday, ASA president James Moloi said the criminal investigation had not been related to the national federation and added that lawyers had advised the board that 'there was no criminal conduct on the part of the acting CEO'.
Magogodela had received the money 'from one of the actual perpetrators and at best was morally responsible for refunding the amount'.
After being placed on special leave for a month in 2022, Magogodela was allowed to return to work. 'The SIU readily accepted the documents presented by the acting CEO in support of the funds received and agreed to resolve all issues with him,' ASA said in its presentation, which Moloi read out.
'In light of the above, it made perfect sense for the acting CEO to return to full-time duties rather than for him to remain on extended suspension on full pay.'
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