Reports yesterday confirmed that the Lions erstwhile partners, Robert Gumede’s Guma TAC group, have initiated legal proceedings against the Golden Lions Rugby Union. The issue in question seems to be an oustanding loan to the value of around R14m. [...]
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Lions-Guma spat enters new phase
Lions deny fresh liquidation allegations
The ongoing debate regarding the health (or otherwise) of the Golden Lions’ finances continue to rage, with Union President Kevin de Klerk again speaking out to deny that the Currie Cup winners are on the verge if insolvency. [...]
Manie Reyneke resigns
The Lions announced late yesterday that their long-serving Chief Executive, Manie Reyneke, has tendered his resignation and will step down at the end of the month. [...]
Lions plunged back into crisis
Allegations made in an Afrikaans daily newspaper late yesterday suggest that the Golden Lion Rugby Union is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy and is unable to cover its debts or meet its salary commitments. [...]
Lions lose their credit card
Reports indicate that the negotiations between the Golden Lions and Robert Gumede’s GUMA group regarding shareholding in the union have been terminated. In other words, the Lions would appear to have just lost their billionaire backer. [...]
Re-capturing the Pride
There are many reasons why I will keep a very close eye on the Lions this year, and their on-field results won’t be one of them. [...]