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World Athletics has instructed Athletics South Africa (ASA) to remove its suspended president, James Moloi, immediately. Moloi has been suspended since October 2025. A disciplinary panel found him guilty of misusing federation assets and exceeding card limits.
The panel, chaired by retired judge Basheer Waglay, found Moloi guilty on two charges. He denied all charges and repaid the misused funds. ASA must adopt a new constitution within six months or face sanctions. ASA has until mid-November to submit a schedule for the new constitution. Read more culture coverage.
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World Athletics orders Athletics South Africa to remove suspended president James Moloi. World Athletics has instructed Athletics South Africa (ASA) to remove its suspended president, James Moloi, immediately. Moloi has been suspended since October 2025. A disciplinary panel found him guilty of misusing federation assets and exceeding card limits.
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Runner World published this brief on October 20, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 20, 2026.
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