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South Africa tackles sports racial quota increase

Athletes and fans debate Sports Ministry resolution moving goal posts on international sports’ race-based quotas.

South Africa’s top sports teams must field 60 per cent black players or be banned from representing the country internationally, according to a new resolution from the Department of Sport. Minister Fikile Mbalula drew criticism from teams and fans after the announcement, while others supported the move.

Currently teams must follow a 50-50 quota system, but according to Mbalula, a “lack of willingness in implementing transformation” led to the increase.  Mbalula said on Saturday: