South Africa approves restart of football league

South Africa's sports minister has approved the resumption of the football league after analysing proposals submitted about the safety measures that would be implemented.

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) is to now decide when training and competitive matches will resume.

Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa said the measures proposed "meet, and, in some instances, exceed the required protocol for a safe return to train and to play".

He tweeted his statement:

Media Release: Approval of the resumption of sporting activities - The plans of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) to resume have been approved. pic.twitter.com/MOSQ0ygg3G

— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) June 24, 2020