The party believes that the reopening of non-contact sports like swimming, tennis and golf will be a welcome boost for the sports sector and the economy.
The Democratic Alliance called on Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa to reopen professional non-contact sports including swimming and golf under strict hygiene and social distancing measures.
Mhlongo said the party’s call came in light of the minister’s refusal to reopen the application period for athletes and artists to access the department’s arts and sports sector relief fund. The MP said many athletes were currently experiencing a challenging financial period as sports events across the globe were cancelled and they currently had no source of income.
“The DA is of the view that the reopening of non-contact sports codes like swimming, tennis, golf, athletics and others, without the presence of spectators, is possible if strict hygiene and Covid-19 protocols are in place.
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