Swimming row probed

Swimming South Africa (SSA) has launched an investigation into allegations of sexual assault.

Two unrelated cases had been brought to the attention of SSA, the federation revealed in a statement yesterday, and both had been reported to the police.

One case relates to about 40 years ago between the then two athletes, while the other incident is said to be recent.

At least one case was believed to involve a coach in Durban, according to media reports.

The federation had “instituted the process of investigating these allegations” to ascertain if its members were in breach of the body’s code of conduct.

“Until such time as the investigation is concluded, no further comments will be made,” said SSA chief executive Shaun Adriaanse.

“We are unable to confirm the identity of any of the parties involved as the matter is still under investigation.”