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ZA COM MR-S-1480
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President Mandela expresses concern on developments in soccer
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- 1995-06-28 (Creation)
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Transcription of speech made by Mr Mandela
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Migrated from the Nelson Mandela Speeches Database (Sep-2018).
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President Nelson Mandela this afternoon personally called Solomon "Stix" Morewa, President of the South African Football Association, to discuss recent developments in the soccer fraternity.
President Mandela expressed his concern about these developments and his wish that they would be amicably resolved in the interest of the sport. He requested Mr Morewa to arrange for a meeting with the President, as a matter of urgency, on President Mandela's return from the visit to Japan and South Korea.
The President of SAFA undertook to urgently communicate the President's views to all relevant soccer structures. He undertook to convene a joint executive meeting of SAFA and the NSL as soon as possible to try and resolve these problems.
28 June 1995
For further information contact: Joel Netshitenzhe
(021) 461 1551
082 900 0083
President Nelson Mandela this afternoon personally called Solomon "Stix" Morewa, President of the South African Football Association, to discuss recent developments in the soccer fraternity.
President Mandela expressed his concern about these developments and his wish that they would be amicably resolved in the interest of the sport. He requested Mr Morewa to arrange for a meeting with the President, as a matter of urgency, on President Mandela's return from the visit to Japan and South Korea.
The President of SAFA undertook to urgently communicate the President's views to all relevant soccer structures. He undertook to convene a joint executive meeting of SAFA and the NSL as soon as possible to try and resolve these problems.
28 June 1995
For further information contact: Joel Netshitenzhe
(021) 461 1551
082 900 0083
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Acquisition method: Hardcopy ; Source: Nelson Mandela Foundation. Accessioned on 09/02/2010 by Zintle Bambata