EPG OUTCOMES AND PRIORITIES

Summary Outcomes to Date Four EPG transformation Audit have been completed and published: A first ever pilot audit in 2012/13 probing transformation status in 5 codes - athletics, cricket, rugby, football, and netball. Followed by three further audits in 2013/14, 2014/15 and 2015/16 which included 14 additional codes – amateur boxing, basketball, baseball, chess, gymnastics, hockey, jukskei, netball, rowing, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis and volleyball.

Summary Outcomes to Date (cont’d) The 2015/6 report, presented to the Minister on the 9th of May, comprises two parts: A first part which in line with previous reports reflecting federation transformation status on a comparative basis and A second part (new) consisting of federation specific data packages complemented with summary observations and comment in each Charter dimensions which Provides a platform for debate and review of transformation status, progress and action plans at different levels and areas within a federation. consists of federation specific data packages complemented with summary observations and comment in each Charter dimensions which provides a platform for debate and review of transformation status, progress and action plans at different levels and areas within a federation.

The Barometer Project (cont’d): Summary Outcomes to Date (cont’d) The Barometer Project (cont’d): Two weaknesses identified in the transformation process since inception were that it was - generic (‘one size fits all’) i.e. not sport-specific enough retrospectively focused (rear-windowed) not forward looking and restricted with respect to federation leadership accountability, which led to the introduction of the ‘Barometer’ project in May 2016.

Summary Outcomes to Date (cont’d) The Barometer Project (cont’d): The basis of the ‘Barometer’ process is a MoA entered into by the 5 pilot codes with the DSRSA and SASCOC. In terms of the MoA, federations undertook to – set their ‘own’ transformation targets and forecast performance levels in selected access and demographic related charter dimensions over a period of 5 years and submit action plans for addressing findings and recommendations emanating from transformation audit reports.

The Barometer Project (cont’d) Summary Outcomes to Date (cont’d) The Barometer Project (cont’d) In terms of the MOA failure of a code to achieve at least 50% of its ‘self-set’ targets could lead to one or more of the following interventions: Revoking of authority to bid for or stage international tournaments locally. Suspension or withdrawal of funding or support from government. Withdrawal of opportunity to award national colours. Withdrawal of recognition as a national federation in terms of National Sports Act

The Barometer Project (cont’d) Summary Outcomes to Date (cont’d) The Barometer Project (cont’d) Based on 2014/15 audit results 4 of the 5 pilot codes (athletics, cricket, rugby and netball) failed to achieve 50% or more of their self-set barometer targets in selected Access and Demographic dimensions of Charter whereas football achieved the target. This led to the ‘authority to bid for or organise international tournaments’ being withdrawn from the non-passing federations. At the time of imposing the sanction the Minister undertook to review his decision based on the outcome of the results of the 2015/16 transformation status report.

The Barometer Project (cont’d) Cricket, rugby and netball achieved more than 50% of their Barometer targets in this audit, which led to the sanction being lifted. Athletics, however did not achieve the 50% pass rate for there set targets. The federation has indicated that they are in is in the middle of a major turnaround strategy which have resulted in significant administration upheaval.

The Barometer Project (cont’d) The fact that some improvement has been shown led to the Minister reinstating their right to bid for and host international tournaments with the following directives that: ASA to directly exercise control over SASAA with the intention of strengthening governance, accountability, alignment and the organisation of competitions and talent identification. ASA to ensure all categories in EPG data sheets are completed.

Summary Outcomes to Date (cont’d) To ensure that SASAA and all provincial federations comply with respect to collecting and forwarding all EPG required data to ASA. That marked improvement in Barometer scores are shown in 2017/18. Football was given a strong directive from the Minister to take control of SA Football Schools Association with a view to expanding football’s presence in schools and aligning competition structures and age-grades across the system. The 2015/16 report was presented to the Minister on the 9th of May.

Summary Outcomes to Date (cont’d) A 5th report covering the 2016 calendar year and based on data submitted by federations at the end of March 2017 is in process. The ‘barometer’ project has led to unprecedented leadership involvement and a focus on transformation accountability. The number of federations, signing barometer related MoA’s, will be increased during 2017.

Summary EPG Priorities A National Sport and Recreation Indaba in November 2011 resolved that: ‘if the objectives of the Transformation Charter are to be achieved there will be a need to monitor and evaluate the implementation thereof’. This led to the Minister of Sport appointing an independent Transformation Commission, the EPG, to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Charter.

EPG Priorities The EPG priorities are firmly focused on achieving its Purpose, Goal and Mandate. EPG Purpose: To conduct annual sport transformation audits and make recommendations to ensure the sport Ministry and Sport - Is provided with sufficient information and insight to assess transformation status and to Formulate and implement interventions to improve rate and effectiveness of transformation at all levels and in all areas of SA sport. EPG Goal: Establishment of a performance management system to evaluate, advise, and report on transformation status and the implementation effectiveness of the Transformation Charter.

EPG Priorities (cont’d) EPG Mandate Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Transformation Charter for sport: Purpose of Transformation Charter To guide the evolvement of an accessible, fair, demographically representative, sustainable and competitive sport system. Goal of Transformation Charter To level the playing fields so that the majority of South Africans have equitable access and opportunity to participate and achieve in all areas and at all levels of sport.

EPG Priorities (cont’d) EPG Mandate (cont’d) 2. Provide leadership and direction in developing a targeted transformation measurement and progress monitoring system; 3. Advise on Charter dimension targets; 4. Compile, distribute, collect and analyse data sheets, make recommendations and generate transformation status audit reports in selected sport structures; 5. Advise on the design of a process for monitoring transformation status and a reporting system to assess the success or failure of the implementation of transformation targets;

EPG Priorities (cont’d) EPG Mandate (cont’d) Monitor and advise the Minister on punitive measures with respect to sporting bodies not driving transformation to its logical conclusion. Offer long-term strategic direction on transformation in sport; Advise the minister on the design of a short-, medium- and long -term transformation strategy (within the context of the 2020 vision of the DSRSA);

EPG Priorities (cont’d) EPG Mandate (cont’d) 8. Interrogate the White Paper on sport and pronounce on whether it will address and redress DSRSA’s strategic objectives in relation to: school sport, community sport, institutional mechanisms, facilities, recreation, funding and internationalisation of sport and Examine and answer the question whether this arrangement, in its present form and character, enables and empowers DSRSA to deliver on its national goals and mandate.