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Posted by on Aug 20, 2020 in Newsflashes |

Second Wave Covid-19 Relief Funding

Second Wave Covid-19 Relief Funding

  Applications for the second wave of Covid-19 relief funding for athletes have opened and will close at the end on the final day of August‚ the sport‚ arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa announced in Pretoria on Monday. Athletes will have between August 18 to August 31 to apply and the maximum amount of relief available per applicant is set at R6‚600. Athletes who benefited from the previous funds do not qualify for the second wave. The minister said his department will be rolling-out two processes to implement sector relief. Applicants who are eligible to apply will include athletes‚ coaches‚ technical support personnel and freelance fitness instructors or practitioners. “These are applicants who rely solely on income generated from participating in sport competitions‚ events and in fitness activities‚ who operate as freelancers‚” said Mthethwa. The minister also announced the following exclusions for sport: Registered businesses and employees who work in such businesses may not qualify for this relief. They are encouraged to explore other relief interventions available within...

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Posted by on Jul 24, 2020 in Newsflashes |

Amnesty for Downgrading or Upgrading One Grade

Amnesty for Downgrading or Upgrading One Grade

  Dear Members, In view of the lack of competitions during the Covid 19 lockdown period, the DSA team has decided to allow riders to have the choice of either downgrading their horses one grade or upgrading them one grade whether they have points or not. This amnesty period will last from the 1st August 2020 until the 31st December 2020. If you wish to take advantage of this, please send your written application to Debbie at [email protected] so that we can change your horse’s grading on our system. If you do not apply in this way, we will not be able to process the change. Click here to download the...

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Posted by on Jul 7, 2020 in Newsflashes |

SAEF Guidelines and protocols for training and competitions

SAEF Guidelines and protocols for training and competitions

  The SAEF welcomes the confirmation from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture that Equestrian Sport may go back to training and the hosting of shows and events. The SAEF, our Discipline Associations, Provincial Federations, Clubs and Members wish to thank the Minister, Min Nathi Mthethwa, the Director General, Ms Sumayya Khan and their team for their commitment to assisting us with our submission. Equestrian sport acknowledges and recognises that the safety of human life is of paramount importance. It is with this in mind that the SAEF developed a robust system of protocols in line with Government Regulations and Guidelines. With the re-commencement of Equestrian activities, the main focus will be on social distancing and the wearing of masks, in order to protect the health and safety of all riders, officials, staff and other individuals . We request our members to familiarise themselves with content of the latest Government Gazette as well as our SAEF guidelines for training and shows. (See buttons below) The SAEF would like to say a big thank you to...

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