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Sports Minister demands SAFA return R13m allocated for VAR

Sports Minister, Gayton Mackenzie, has demanded that the South African Football Association (SAFA) return the R13 million allocated towards the introductions of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Premier Soccer League (PSL).  "I wrote SAFA a letter where I said, 'Return my money'." Speaking at the SA Sport Awards at Sun City on Sunday, McKenzie expressed frustration over the lack of progress in introducing VAR to the PSL. McKenzie […]

todayAugust 24, 2026 21

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Broos closes Bafana chapter

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed the departure of Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, after a 5-year stint with the national team. The Belgian leaves on a high after guiding Bafana to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in the country's history at this year's FIFA World Cup. He also led Bafana to two Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifications, including a bronze-medal finish […]

todayJuly 31, 2026 69

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Mosimane opens up about Bafana job

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach, Pitso Mosimane, has broken his silence on links to the Bafana Bafana job, confirming the South African Football Association (SAFA) has spoken to him. Current Bafana coach Hugo Broos’ contract expires at the end of July yet to clarify whether it intends renewing the Belgian's contract or appointing a new coach. Broos, who guided South Africa to back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]

todayJuly 23, 2026 80

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Adams’ teammates, coaches and loved ones pay tribute at emotional memorial

Teammates, coaches, friends and loved ones of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams, delivered moving tributes during a memorial service for the late midfield maestro on Thursday. Adams was found dead at a residence in Cape Town, on Saturday, just days after returning from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Sundowns players and coaching staff joined Adams' family at the Stellenbosch Town Hall to celebrate the […]

todayJuly 16, 2026 72

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Jordaan visits Adams family as tributes continue to pour in

South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Danny Jordaan has met with the family of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Jayden Adams who died on Saturday in Cape Town. Adams, 25, was found dead at his home on Saturday morning. Police have launched an inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death. Tributes continue to pour in from across the football world following the passing of the much loved midfielder. Adams […]

todayJuly 13, 2026 87

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SAFA dismisses reports of Broos’ exit

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has dismissed reports that Hugo Broos has stepped down as Bafana Bafana head coach. In a statement issued on Friday, SAFA described claims that the Belgian had left his post as "completely false". The statement comes after reports emerged suggesting Broos had confirmed his departure in an interview with Belgian publication, Voetbalnieuws. Broos previously announced that he intends to retire after the 2026 FIFA […]

todayJuly 10, 2026 155

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Bafana finally arrive in Mexico

Bafana Bafana arrived at their base camp in Pachuca, Mexico, on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup next Thursday. The team touched down in North America after a lengthy journey from Johannesburg, which included a two-hour refuelling stop in the island nation of Cape Verde off the West African coast. A large media contingent was waiting at the airport and outside the team hotel, […]

todayJune 2, 2026 162

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Broos relieved as Bafana finally jet off to Mexico

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, says he is relieved after the team finally left Johannesburg on a chartered flight to Mexico on Monday afternoon, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Belgian admitted that the past few days have been stressful, uncertainty over traveling arrangements and visa delays affecting more than half of the team. Bafana were meant to travel on Sunday, but only left 24 hours later. […]

todayJune 1, 2026 98

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Broos names final World Cup squad

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his final 26-member squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Broos announced the team at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria on Wednesday. He was joined by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, and South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Danny Jordaan. Ramaphosa congratulated the players, saying they would serve South Africa's ambassadors during the […]

todayMay 28, 2026 95