Soccerzela • Issue 7 • 2020

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TALKING POINT

BY DYLAN BETTENCOURT

With Bidvest Wits set to miss out on their 100th year anniversary in 2021, we run through their landmarks as a football club. A media statement released by Bidvest Wits confirmed they had reached an agreement with Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) for the sale of their top-flight status, meaning the Johannesburg based outfit could cease to exist following the 2019/20 season. “Bidvest and TTM have reached an agreement for next season subject to PSL Exco approval

THE BIDVEST WITS

LEGACY regarding the sale of Bidvest Wits Football Club,” the statement read. “The sale is a result of our shareholder’s, Bidvest, decision to review their sports-related sponsorships and bring to an end a 15-year-long partnership. Our people are important to us and we will treat them with respect and fairness in these challenging times.” “The sale of the club will not affect the players’ contracts in any way. With regard to the

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ISSUE 7 JULY 2020


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