Dr
Irvin Khoza has today announced that he will not be standing in the forthcoming
SAFA elections due to the clause in the SAFA Constitution that precludes anyone
from holding the SAFA President's position whilst also holding an interest in a
club.
Dr
Khoza explained that when approached to stand he pointed out the issue arising
from Article 37.9 SAFA Constitution.
The
Zululand Region of SAFA raised the matter at the SAFA meeting held on Saturday
24 August 2013. It wanted clarity with regards to this article as majority of
those that serve in the Local Football Associations are club owners. The matter
was put up for discussion at a later date with regions urged to provide input
in the meantime.
With
this matter not resolved Dr Khoza cannot, as he indicated earlier, stand.
"Where
football is involved I do not have the luxury of being a bystander. When
approached to serve I am duty bound to give the matter serious consideration. I
did indicate, when approached to stand, the limitations brought about by
Article 37.9 of the SAFA Constitution. My standing at this stage will create a
negativity that I can't afford to bring to football,” said Dr Khoza.
