Kenneth Mamosadi, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Boxing South Africa (BSA), fell victim to a tragic shooting incident outside his Pretoria home on Friday night. According to a brief statement from police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo, Mamosadi was shot around 10:45 pm in his driveway by two assailants who subsequently fled the scene in a white Renault.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the attackers approached Mamosadi, fired shots, and swiftly made their escape. The motive behind the killing remains unconfirmed at this early stage of the investigation.

The shocking incident occurred amidst efforts by Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa to bring stability to the beleaguered BSA. On the same Friday, Kodwa took measures to address the challenges within the organization by appointing acting CEO Mandla Ntlanganiso as the accounting authority. This move was aimed at ensuring the legal continuation of boxing-related activities.

The BSA has been grappling with internal turmoil, exacerbated by the absence of a board since December. A group of promoters had obtained a court interdict against the executive appointed by Kodwa, further complicating the governance of professional boxing in South Africa. The organization, responsible for overseeing professional boxing, had also faced financial difficulties under the previous board.