Cape Town – World Netball has officially suspended Cecilia Molokwane, president of Netball South Africa (NSA), reports said on Monday.
According to SABC News, NSA, however, claims it is unaware of the charges against her.
Molokwane, who also heads Africa Netball and sits on World Netball’s board, is accused of sidelining individuals who may not support her bid for a third term in the 2025 NSA elections, the report said.
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
She recently confirmed her intention to run again.
A report by the Sunday Times stated that World Netball warned the entire federation could also face sanctions if she remains in office.”
World Netball has suspended Cecilia Molokwane, the president of Netball South Africa (NSA). | @LynnButler
— News24 🇿🇦 (@News24) April 21, 2025
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