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Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry – 31 July 2013 Margot Herling

Background on situation between South African Grooms’ Association and the National Horseracing Authority. Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry – 31 July 2013 Margot Herling. Background.

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Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry – 31 July 2013 Margot Herling

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  1. Background on situation between South African Grooms’ Association and the National Horseracing Authority Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry – 31 July 2013 Margot Herling

  2. Background • 2011/12: PC on Trade and Industry was considering Gambling Review Commission’s Report • Public hearings incl horseracing industry stakeholders • SA Grooms’ Association (SAGA) – one of these stakeholders

  3. SA Groomers’ Association • Raised concerns: • Lack of transformation • Abuse by trainers (employers) • Other labour related matters • Development and training of grooms • No recognition agreement btw National Horseracing Authority (NHA) & SAGA

  4. Process to date • Manco – several meetings with SAGA to understand concerns & facilitate these being addressed • National Gambling Board – facilitate meetings btw NHA & SAGA related to establishing a recognition agreement • As at 15 May 2013 – deadlock regarding the recognition agreement

  5. Reasons for the deadlock • NHA: • Has no recognition agreements with other bodies although regulates these • Many issues are labour-related • Suggested a code of conduct btw trainers & groomers as part of trainers’ licence conditions • SAGA: • Recognition agreement covering skills development, registration & licensing of grooms by NHA, & communication mechanisms with NHA, operators & trainers, among others.

  6. Reasons for the deadlock (cont) • Other stakeholders: • Disagree with signing of recognition agreements as SAGA lacks legitimacy • Agree to engage on areas of development

  7. NGB’s Recommendations • NGB: non-financial support to grooms • Financial support to facilitate proper governance structures for grooms is explored with relevant role players - DTI & Dept of Labour • Minister and PC consider a regulatory framework that would facilitate socio-economic development for grooms within the racing fraternity

  8. Way forward • Scheduling meeting with: • Minister of Trade & Industry • SAGA • NHA • NGB • Jockey Association • Breeders’ Association

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