Athletics South Africa (ASA) has announced its intention to suspend president James Moloi following findings from a forensic investigation into allegations of credit card abuse.
Moloi has been served with a letter demanding that he provide reasons by October 31, 2025, why he should not be suspended. If he fails to do so, ASA stated, his suspension will take effect automatically.
The decision came after a marathon 10-hour board meeting held at the OR Tambo Garden Court Hotel in Isando, Kempton Park, over the weekend. The meeting focused on the official forensic report commissioned by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).
The probe was initiated following revelations before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, where it emerged that Moloi allegedly used an ASA-issued credit card for personal expenses — including clothing, fast food, and alcohol.
Moloi has previously claimed the purchases were legitimate and related to “entertaining potential business partners.”
Following the allegations, Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie directed SASCOC to conduct a full forensic audit of ASA’s financial affairs.
In a statement released on Monday, ASA confirmed:
“The ASA board has resolved to call upon president James Moloi to furnish reasons by October 31, 2025, as to why he should not be suspended following SASCOC’s probe report. The ASA disciplinary committee will investigate whether any other official of ASA, including its acting chief executive officer and finance manager, should also face disciplinary proceedings concerning their role in the use of the said credit card.”
Should Moloi be suspended, ASA deputy president John Mathane will take over as acting president until further notice.
Moloi has not yet responded to the latest developments. ASA, meanwhile, said it would refrain from making further public comments until internal disciplinary processes are concluded.
