Suspended! Cecilia Molokwane Faces Backlash Over 2025 Election Tactics

Cecilia Molokwane, the president of Netball South Africa (NSA), has been suspended by World Netball as questions swirl around her leadership ahead of the 2025 NSA elections. The suspension, reported on Monday, adds pressure to an already tense situation within South Africa’s netball structures.

World Netball has confirmed the suspension of Netball South Africa president Cecilia Molokwane. But Netball South Africa maintains it is unaware of the charges levelled against its president. #MorningLive #SABCNews pic.twitter.com/fFvGtzdCNB

— SABCNews_MorningLive (@MorningLiveSABC) April 21, 2025

While the global governing body has taken action, NSA has claimed it has not been informed of any formal charges against Molokwane, according to SABC News.Molokwane, who also leads Africa Netball and is a member of the World Netball board, is accused of marginalising individuals who might oppose her bid for a third term in next year’s elections, according to reports.

She recently confirmed that she intends to run again in 2025.

According to a Sunday Times report, World Netball has also issued a warning that the entire South African federation could face broader sanctions if Molokwane remains in her position.

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Sourced:African Insider

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