South Africa will continue to present the Senior Track and Field Athletics Championships of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), despite the Minister of Sport’s recent moratorium which apply to certain sports governing bodies because of a lack of transformation.

Athletics South Africa (ASA) welcomed the assurance by the City of eThekwini and the national government that the CAA Senior Track and Field Championships on 22-26 June 2016 will still be held in Durban.

“We are happy with the latest assurance from government,” said Aleck Skhosana, the President of ASA.

He said all stakeholders will meet in Durban this weekend to continue with preparations over the hosting of the five-day event.

“Yesterday, the city assured ASA that they will meet all requirements of the event in line with all agreements and relevant commitments on their part. They insisted that all the necessary renovations including work on the track, will be met and will be ready for use by the time the first athletes from all over the continent arrive,” said Skhosana.

Skhosana said ASA is grateful to Fikile Mbalula, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, and all the other relevant organs of government for their continued support to athletics at its continued growth.

He said ASA has no doubt that Durban will beat all deadlines, saying the City of eThekwini are known for their diligent work in providing world class facilities and meeting set deadlines for events.

The Track and Field extravaganza will pit the best that Africa can boast and the CAA (Confederation of African Athletics) has positioned it as the last major preparation on the continent before athletes focus on their final touches before the Rio Olympic Games in August.