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(1). Whether the comprehensive roadmap for the revival of basketball has been finalised to rebuild governance after the de-recognition of Basketball South Africa following the announcement made by his department in January 2026 that there i

Parliament of South AfricaRef: https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36273/

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Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

The document is a parliamentary question asking about the finalization of a comprehensive roadmap for the revival of basketball in South Africa following the de-recognition of Basketball South Africa. The department confirms that the roadmap has not yet been finalized but is engaged in a structured process with FIBA Africa and SASCOC to restore governance and prepare for the election of a new national federation. The process includes consultations, rebuilding provincial structures, and is expected to take at least seven months.

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consultation processOngoing

Participation in consultations to determine the current status of basketball structures across the country

The Department has initiated consultations with provincial departments and relevant stakeholders to determine the current status of basketball structures across the country as part of the process to develop a comprehensive roadmap and turnaround plan.

Who it is for
provincial departments and relevant stakeholders involved in basketball structures
How to act on it
Engage in the Department’s initiated consultations with provincial departments and relevant stakeholders to provide input on the current status of basketball structures across the country.
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As part of this process, the Department has initiated consultations with provincial departments and relevant stakeholders to determine the current status of basketball structures across the country.
governance reconstitution and election preparation processOngoing

Governance stabilisation and reconstitution process leading to election of a new national federation executive

The Department is facilitating a process, in collaboration with SASCOC and FIBA Africa, to stabilise basketball governance, rebuild and verify provincial and affiliate structures, establish governance arrangements, and prepare for the election of a new national executive.

Who it is for
basketball governance structures (provincial and affiliate structures) and stakeholders involved in reconstituting the national federation
How to act on it
Participate in the rebuilding and verification of provincial and affiliate structures and the establishment of appropriate governance arrangements as part of the Department-facilitated process, which culminates in preparation for an elective process.
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In collaboration with SASCOC and FIBA Africa, the Department is facilitating a process to stabilise the governance environment for basketball and to outline the steps required to reconstitute a properly constituted national federation.

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Reference

https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36273/

Key Takeaways

  • question to Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture NW928
  • Basketball South Africa de-recognized
  • department working with FIBA Africa and SASCOC
  • comprehensive roadmap not yet finalized
  • process involves governance stabilization and elections
  • estimated duration about seven months
  • consultations with provincial structures

Dates

Opening Date

16 March 2026