Dr Irvin Khoza was re-elected unopposed as chairperson of the National Soccer League at the league’s quadrennial general meeting in Sandton on Wednesday.
The QGM deliberated on a number of matters relating to the business of the League including presenting the annual report of the previous year and considering amendments to the NSL handbook.
Dr. Irvin Khoza has been re-elected unopposed as NSL chairman at their Quadrennial General Meeting in Sandton #SSDiski
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“The building of sustainable institutions necessarily requires taking a long-term view. This is besides the fact that long-term views are difficult to undertake in a world where instant gratification is increasingly the order of the day.
“A sustainable institution necessarily requires a culture that is self-policing where members' natural actions and tendencies are in keeping with the letter and spirit of the institution,” said Dr Khoza.
The league chairperson also paid tribute to longtime football administrator and Kaizer Chiefs boss Dr Kaizer Motaung.
“This year, the twenty-eighth year of professionalism of the league is the 80th birth year of one among its founders. He has been there in action through every nook and cranny. He is a representation of the values that built from scratch and grew to fruition this forest.
"He knows no other business than football. His view of market leadership is informed by the wisdom in the book of Luke, "To whom more is given, more is required".
"He knows that when market leaders fail to lead, the sector they represent falls apart. He agreed to receive an equal dividend with other members, even though his investment is proportionally much higher.
"He is never confused or conflicted about when he is in competition, which Kaizer Chiefs supporters demand of him with every match, and when he is in cooperation, which his role as an investor, BOG and Executive Committee member demands of him.
"It is for this reason that I ask Dr Kaizer Motaung, our esteemed member, to stand for a well-deserved ovation by all of us. K, thank you for your unfailing dependability and your bankable word always,” said Dr Khoza.
Dr Khoza further paid tribute to league partners MultiChoice.
“MultiChoice has, together with the PSL, stepped up beyond providing high quality content, which will remain primary in our joint offering. The PSL and Multichoice have the same understanding of our role in society."
"We are motivated by the same values that recognise we do not exist in isolation from society. Meeting of developmental challenges and charities in moments of need match the commercial side of our partnership.
"The creation of the Reserve League, the MultiChoice Diski Challenge, that enjoys television coverage, exposes the under-23 leagues to an audience which in turn makes it sponsorable,” said Dr Khoza.
In line with Article 27 of the NSL Handbook, the NSL concluded its business by holding elections of the new Executive Committee. The newly elected NSL Executive Committee will serve for a period of four years.
The elected officials are:
Chairperson:
Dr. Irvin Khoza (elected unopposed)
Executive Committee:
Dr Kaizer Motaung
Ms Mato Madlala
Mr Tim Sukazi
Dr Rejoice Simelane
Mr Sifiso Biyela
Mr Stanley Matthews
Mr Jonny Mogaladi