The new chairperson of the Thulamela Local Football Association (Thulfa), Mr Rudzani Mulaudzi, dropped a bombshell when he unexpectedly resigned from his position last week.
According to him, the resignation became effective on 11 August when his resignation letter was tendered. Mulaudzi, a PSL match commissioner, was elected to lead Thulfa for the next four years during the association's elective conference held at the Thulamela Library on 23 July. Mulaudzi took over from the former chairperson, Mr Ephraim Singo, who was elected as the second deputy president of Safa Vhembe.
In his resignation letter, Mulaudzi cited personal reasons, which include studies, as the factors that influenced his resignation. Although he refused to comment, insiders say Mulaudzi's resignation was influenced by the fact that so many things were happening without his knowledge, despite his occupying the highest office in the association.
"Please note that, as of today, I am no longer working for Thulamela Local Football League as chairman. I spent three weeks as chairperson and I don't regret [it] at all, even if it was part time. Don't believe rumours; I left in good spirit. I hope you find this in order," he said.
Mulaudzi said that stepping aside was not an easy decision. "I had to do so in order to focus on other things that I paused during my time at Thulfa," he said.
The president of Safa Vhembe, Mr Jabulani Ndove, said that they had not received a formal resignation letter from Mulaudzi because he had sent his letter to the national head of referees.