Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie has confirmed that Bafana Bafana team manager Vincent Tseka was fetching ice for the team when he missed the yellow card that almost cost Bafana Bafana a place in next year’s FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana have qualified for the World Cup despite being docked three points… Continue reading Close Chapter: Minister Gayton McKenzie Accepts SAFA Explanation for Blunder
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Banyana Banyana Boost as Sasol Finally Renews Contract
The South African Football Association (SAFA) and Sasol have renewed their sponsorship agreement for a further four years, four months after the expiry of the previous deal. Early in July, Sasol confirmed the deal had expired, just days before Banyana Banyana kicked off their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) defence in Morocco. They finished… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Boost as Sasol Finally Renews Contract
Sports Minister Demands Answers from SAFA, Contacts FIFA
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie has urged the South African Football Association (SAFA) to take responsibility for the yellow card saga. The matter relates to Bafana Bafana being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The blunder cost Bafana Bafana three points… Continue reading Sports Minister Demands Answers from SAFA, Contacts FIFA
SAFA Teams Up with German Sportswear Manufacturer Adidas
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has agreed a three-year deal with Adidas to bring them on board as a technical sponsor. SAFA confirmed this week the end of their 5-year partnership with Le Coq Sportif, the French company, but they’ll stay on until the end of December 2025. Bafana Bafana will, therefore, gear up… Continue reading SAFA Teams Up with German Sportswear Manufacturer Adidas
Minister of Sport, SAFA President Make Contradicting Statements!
The South African Football Association (SAFA) employee(s) who almost cost Bafana Bafana their FIFA 2026 World Cup spot will face no punishment, according to president Danny Jordaan. You would be forgiven for thinking heads would roll for the grave error, but no, it is business as usual at SAFA House. Bafana Bafana were almost home… Continue reading Minister of Sport, SAFA President Make Contradicting Statements!
SAFA to Announce Molefi Ntseki as New Technical Director
Former Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki is set to take over as the technical director for the South African Football Association (SAFA). The Association’s technical committee has opted for Ntseki to replace Dr Walter Steenbok, who had been in the position from September 2022 until stepping down in April 2025. Ntseki is a familiar face… Continue reading SAFA to Announce Molefi Ntseki as New Technical Director
SAFA and Le Coq Sportif End Five-Year Partnership
The South African Football Association (SAFA) and French sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif have announced the conclusion of their five-year partnership, set to officially end in December 2025. “Launched just prior to the global pandemic, the collaboration has been defined by landmark achievements and powerful moments in South African football ” noted SAFA. “Together, SAFA… Continue reading SAFA and Le Coq Sportif End Five-Year Partnership
Revealed: Why Velebayi and Baartman Were Declared Free Agents
Judge Hilton Epstein has provided the main reason he declared Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman free agents, paving the way for the duo to kickstart their respective careers with Kaizer Chiefs. In a 34-page ruling, which is in possession of African Times, Epstein had no trouble making a decision. Despite being relegated to the amateur… Continue reading Revealed: Why Velebayi and Baartman Were Declared Free Agents
Velebayi and Baartman Free to Play for Kaizer Chiefs!
Footballers Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman are now at liberty to fulfill their dreams of playing for Kaizer Chiefs following a ruling in their favour by a South African Football Association (SAFA) arbitrator. Velebayi, 22, and Baartman, 19, were officially signed by Amakhosi two months ago on free transfers but were both barred from turning… Continue reading Velebayi and Baartman Free to Play for Kaizer Chiefs!
SAFA: We Apologise, But We Will Appeal!
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has issued a statement to acknowledge their fault in the fielding of an ineligible player that has cost Bafana Bafana three points in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. FIFA confirmed on Monday that they have docked three points from Bafana Bafana after midfielder Teboho Mokoena was fielded in… Continue reading SAFA: We Apologise, But We Will Appeal!