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PRIZE MONEY FALLOUT: Swimming SA to pay Tatjana Smith interest, faces scrutiny over Arena contract
AfricaSwimming South Africa prize money dispute
Swimming South Africa has agreed to pay Olympic champion Tatjana Smith the full amount of interest claimed on prize money withheld for over a year.
The settlement follows a letter of demand sent by Smith's attorney, Wian Spies, on August 25, alleging unpaid interest on the funds.
- Swimming South Africa (SSA) has agreed to pay Olympic champion Tatjana Smith the full amount of interest claimed on prize money that was withheld for more than a year.
- This is according to Wian Spies, attorney and director of Hurter Spies Attorneys, who acted on behalf of Smith and her husband Joel Smith.
- However, Spies declined to comment further on the settlement discussions, including the interest amount, saying they were conducted on a without-prejudice basis, meaning they cannot refer to settlement discussions later in court.
Key Takeaways
- The settlement includes the full amount of interest claimed
- Scrutiny is also being faced by Swimming South Africa over an Arena contract
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- Potential further scrutiny of Swimming South Africa's contracts and financial dealings
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