Athletics South Africa (ASA) will convene a two-day Board meeting on 14 and 15 November 2026 to deliberate on the federation’s governance roadmap, with particular emphasis on the proposed constitutional reform process and the way forward towards fresh elections for a new ASA Board.

The meeting will be held at the OR Tambo Garden Court hotel, Isando, Kempton Park in Johannesburg and it will be attended by Zakhele Dlamini, the World Athletics representative, as the federation continues its engagement with the international governing body on matters relating to governance, administration and institutional strengthening.

A key item on the agenda will be consideration of the process towards constitutional reforms, including the steps required to facilitate fresh elections for a new ASA Board in accordance with the governance framework and guidelines provided by World Athletics.

The deliberations form part of the broader process to strengthen the governance structures of Athletics South Africa, reinforce sound administrative practices and establish a sustainable institutional foundation for the future development and administration of athletics in the country.

The federation recognises the importance of this process in ensuring that its governance arrangements are aligned with the applicable international standards while taking into account the interests and responsibilities of South African athletics and its stakeholders.

Following the conclusion of the two-day Board meeting, ASA leadership, together with the World Athletics representative, will host a media briefing on Sunday, 15 November 2026, to provide an update on the outcomes of the deliberations, the governance roadmap and the next steps in the constitutional reform process.

The briefing will also provide an opportunity for members of the media to engage directly with the leadership on the current state of athletics in South Africa and the federation’s future direction. 

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For further media enquiries:
Sifiso Cele
Athletics South Africa
Mobile: 082 319 2704
Email: Sifiso.cele@athleticssa.co.za

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Athletics South Africa (ASA) is the national governing body for athletics in South Africa, responsible for Track and Field, Road Running, Cross Country and Race Walking. ASA is affiliated with World Athletics and the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA). Established in 1995, the federation is headquartered in Johannesburg.