Boxing SA

ABOUT US

Historical Background

A Boxing Commission which is a juristic person known as Boxing SA was established in terms of Section 4 of the South African Boxing Act, 11 of 2001. It started to operate in 2002 May 25th under the new board appointed by the then Minister of Sport and Recreation Min. Ngconde Balfour. The Board members consisted of Dr. Peter Ngatane, Mr. Siphato Handi, Mr. Archie Jonas, Ms Violet Magwaca, Mr. Sipho Pityana, Mr. Jacob Matlala and Mr. Stan Christodoulou under the chairmanship of Mr. Mthobi Tyamzashe.

When the 3 year term of the said Board expired, the Minister of Sport and Recreation Rev. Makhenkesi Stofile appointed Dr. Peter Ngatane, Mr.Siphato Handi, Mr. Sakhiwe Sodo, Mr.Alan Norman, Mr. Stompie Xulu, Ms Violet Magwaca and Adv. Dali Mpofu was appointed to chair this Board.

On the 25 May 2008 the Minister of Sport and Recreation Rev. Makhenkesi Stofile ushered in the Board consisting of Mr. Sakhiwe Sodo, Mr. Mxolisi Ttsika, Mr. Archie Jonas, Mr. Claude Bassuday, Adv. Vulani Baloyi and Dr. Peter Ngatane was elevated to chair this Board whose term of office will run until 25 May 2011. Tsiko and Baloyi resigned were replaced by Messrs. Andile Sidinile, Solly Selebi and Mark Sifris in August 2010 to make up for a full complimented board. Bassuday and Sifris also did not finish their term as they resigned three months before the end of the term.

The current Minister of Sport and Recreation Hon. Mr. Fikile Mbalula has on August 2011 appointed a new Board under the chairmanship of Mr. Ngconde Balfour.

Boxing SA Board Members

Mr. Ngconde Balfour - Chairperson

Mr. Thabani Khumalo

Ms. Nontasa Lebaka

Mr. Dumile Mateza

Mr. Mandla Ntlanganiso

Ms. Ntambi Ravele

Dr. Peter Ngatane


Vision

To create a world class regulatory body for boxing in a united and safe environment.

Mission

To enhance the capacity of all stakeholders to improve the quality, passion, and popularity of professional boxing in South Africa and internationally.

Values

Boxing South Africa is founded on the following values and culture:

• Fairness
• Respect
• Honesty
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Discipline
• Ambition
• Passion
• Consistency

Legal Character of Boxing SA

A Boxing Commission which is a juristic person known as Boxing SA was established in terms of Section 4 of the South African Boxing Act, 11 of 2001. Subject to this Act, and, pursuant to the provisions of Section 5, Boxing SA is an independent body.

Functions and Duties of BSA

The duties and powers of Boxing SA as contained in section 8 of the Boxing Act, are the following:

(a) Compile and publish information statistics and annual report on its activities;

(b) Assist in the establishment of an association or federation of associations

(c) (i) hold meetings at least four times a year; and

(ii) hold meetings at its request or at the request of the associations or federation of such associations to discuss boxing matters; and

(d) Consider applications for recognition of international boxing bodies or organizations and their boxing champions

Mandate of Boxing SA

Boxing SA has the statutory mandate premised on the objects of the Act in Section 2 among other things to:

a) give effect to the provisions of the Constitution;
b) regulate, control and exercise general supervision over professional boxing at tournaments in the Republic;
c) protect and regulate the interests and organizational rights of boxers, trainers, mangers, promoters, officials and stakeholders involved in professional boxing matters:
d) to promote
i) orderly collective action;
ii) boxing in the Republic;
iii)the effective resolution of boxing disputes

Broad Strategic Objectives

• Create an organized and regulated environment for professional boxing
• Design an appropriate structural arrangement for boxing
• Improve quality of tournaments
• Enhance the popularity of boxing
• Develop high performing boxers and ring officials for international stage
• Create an enabling environment for the increased welfare of licencees
• Provide for the seamless transition of boxers from amateur to professional ranks