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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Banyana Banyana’s visit to Cyril Ramaphosa following their title-winning heroics at this year’s Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) was so endearing to him that the President has personally commissioned a R9.2 million bonus payout from national government to the squad.<\/p>\n

Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa revealed the additional windfall during a media conference on Tuesday in confirming his own department’s pledge of R5.8 million, made upon the side’s arrival back from Morocco a few weeks ago.<\/p>\n

Along with SAFA and other federations’ contributions, Banyana’s bonus pot has swelled to a combined R24 million.<\/p>\n

“During the team’s visit, President Ramaphosa highlighted the positive role played by women in uplifting society,” said Mthethwa.<\/p>\n

“He consequently instructed the whole of government to see more given to Banyana than we initially pledged. I realise he meant this arguably as more of a request, but no minister will resist something like that.<\/p>\n

“The finance ministry knew this was really a directive, not a request. Along with the national treasury, we came together with a plan for implementation and I’m pleased to announce a R15 million payout from government.<\/p>\n

“I’m also pleased to honour my commitment of R5.8 million in acknowledgement of the team’s outstanding achievement. Various others have pledged to further contribute.<\/p>\n

“No amount can capture our appreciation for their achievements.”<\/p>\n

The disbursement of the payments has already begun.<\/p>\n

Mthethwa also expressed his hope that the private sector will follow suit, be it in terms of performance bonuses or continued future investment.<\/p>\n

“I sincerely hope corporates will follow parties like SASOL to invest in women\u2019s football,” he said.<\/p>\n

“My department is proud that much of our support of big sporting codes is ringfenced for women.”<\/p>\n

SAFA president Danny Jordaan noted that the groundswell of support for the national team has been “unprecedented”.<\/p>\n

“You have the president making a commitment of giving a bonus. National, provincial governments and federations have contributed,” he said.<\/p>\n

“The recognition is unprecedented.”<\/p>\n

Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis, almost self-deprecatingly, admitted she was left speechless.<\/p>\n

“For the first time, I’m lost for words,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Government has set the bar for us all. I’ve told the players: this is the reward for all the hard work.”<\/p>\n

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