By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The National Soccer League (NSL) on Wednesday 13 November 2024 hosted a successful Quadrennial General Meeting (QGM) at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
Dr Irvin “Iron Duke” Khoza will be staying on as the league chairman after being elected unopposed.
The elected officials are:
Chairperson: Dr. Irvin Khoza (elected unopposed)
Executive Committee:
1. Dr Kaizer Motaung
2. Ms Mato Madlala
3. Mr Tim Sukazi
4. Dr Rejoice Simelane
5. Mr Sifiso Biyela
6. Mr Stanley Matthews
7. Mr Jonny Mogaladi
During his acceptance speech, Khoza paid homage to Dr Motaung, who is one of the founding members of the NSL, which trades as the PSL.
“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.
Khoza said, “Brother K, thank you for your dependability… you have worked for South African football. I would like to ask the members of the Exco [executive committee] to grant me permission to grant Dr Motaung R2 million to spoil himself.”
Khoza added that Motaung has worked hard in his contributions to the game.
The QGM deliberated on several matters related to the League’s business. These include the presentation of the previous year’s annual report and the consideration of amendments to the NSL handbook. As stipulated in Article 27 of the NSL Handbook, the NSL held elections to appoint a new Executive Committee, which will hold office for the next four years.