According to Scrolla, the DA has called on the Msunduzi municipality to immediately end its R27-million sponsorship of Royal AM football club due to the team’s financial and legal troubles. This follows reports that the SA Revenue Service (Sars) has taken control of the club over unpaid taxes, with its president, Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize, reportedly owing R40 million. Adding to the controversy, the PSL has halted all Royal AM matches until the club provides an explanation. DA councillor Reggie Khanyile warned that continued support for the club, which is already under curatorship and facing possible insolvency, could damage the municipality’s reputation. He emphasized that the funds could be better used to address critical service delivery issues, such as improving water and electricity infrastructure, and to support youth through sports programs. The DA argues that the sponsorship has brought nothing but controversy and embarrassment to Msunduzi.
Poll Question: Should taxpayer money fund a football club in trouble?
