We'll wait and see: Jordaan dribbles parliament on fourth term at Safa
Safa received revenue of only R356m as sponsorship, while they had little income from their broadcast deal with the SABC, which is cash-strapped, Hluyo said. However, members of the portfolio committee said it would be difficult for them to recommend that sports minister Gayton McKenzie provide Safa with more money if the association cannot disclose the exact amount they receive from sponsors that include two betting companies, Hollywoodbets and 10bet.
'In terms of our sponsorship contracts we've got confidentiality clauses. We'll be in breach of those contracts if we disclose sponsorship agreements and their value,' Hluyo said.
As not all members of the committee were able to ask questions, the meeting was adjourned to a date to be determined.
Jordaan welcomed that decision as he insisted Safa has nothing to hide.
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