Athletics South Africa says it was left out of key discussions over an international athletics bidActing president John Mathane has called on Gayton McKenzie to apologise before any talks can take placeThe dispute has also raised questions about South Africa's readiness to host a major athletics eventASA demands an apology from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie after John Mathane claimed the federation was excluded from discussions surrounding a Monaco athletics bid. Image: Rodger Bosch/AFPSource: Getty ImagesAthletics South Africa (ASA) acting president John Mathane has called on Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to apologise to the federation following a dispute over an alleged bid to host a major international athletics championship. Mathane said ASA was not consulted about the initiative and only became aware of it after being contacted by World Athletics. Mathane said:"I am told the minister went to Monaco to bid for a competition to come to South Africa without involving us." ASA raises concerns over hosting major athletics eventMathane questioned whether South Africa currently has the facilities required to stage a major international athletics championship, noting that Pilditch Stadium no longer has the necessary international grading.