By Kushatha Ndibi
Ace Ncobo says he will be heading back home to the Eastern Cape to look after his charity organisations following his resignation as the PSL's general manager on Friday.
"I will devote my full attention to those who need my advice and assistance back home," said Ncobo, whose resignation comes after he failed a polygraph test conducted at the Independent Newspapers on Thursday.
Ncobo had hoped to clear his name after allegations of bribery were levelled against him by suspended referee Jonas Nhlapo.
No immediate replacement has been earmarked to succeed Ncobo.
The PSL's chief executive Kjetil Siem could not divulge on whether Ncobo will be given a golden handshake as they are yet to determine the terms of the resignation.
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In an emotional speech announcing Ncobo's resignation, Siem said that despite the results of the polygraph test, he believed Ncobo was innocent.
He added that he had advised the former general manager not to take the lie detector test.
"I told Ace that going the polygraph test route was not a good idea but he did not listen. Instead he sent me an angry email saying he needed to clear his name. Perhaps he felt that our own investigation would take longer," said Siem.
Ironically, the PSL had earlier distanced itself from the polygraph test saying the results will have no bearing into their own investigation.
But yesterday, Siem backtracked saying the allegations were damaging to the PSL brand - more so the results of the polygraph test - and that it was time they were laid to rest. He added they would no longer carry on with their investigation but was quick to point out that this didn't mean they were buying into Nhlapo's allegations.
"Announcing Ace's departure is the saddest thing I have ever had to do given that I believe he is innocent.
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