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Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe “Fifi” Jane

Refiloe Jane leads experienced Banyana Banyana at second WWC driven by unity

With only six players in the current Banyana Banyana team with no FIFA Women’s World Cup experience, captain Refiloe “Fifi” Jane believes that this is the perfect balance for the team to stake their claim in this tournament.

Newly appointed SAFA CEO, Lydia Monyepao

SAFA to remunerate makeshift Banyana players

The South African Football Association's [SAFA] CEO Lydia Monyepao has confirmed the remuneration which will be given to the players who represented Banyana Banyana against Botswana last weekend.

Kaylin Swart during the France 2019 Women's World Cup Group B football match between South Africa and China, on June 13, 2019, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris.

Like Nelson Mandela, we fought for future Banyana players – Kaylin Swart

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart has likened their fight for the FIFA World Cup bonuses and other employment conditions in the national team to one of the world’s greatest statesmen, the late international icon Nelson Mandela.

Banyana Banyana players training during the South Africa women's national soccer team media open day at UJ, Auckland Park on June 28, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Ithuba's R2 million empowerment contribution to Banyana Banyana

Ithuba National Lottery is the latest company to pledge money towards Banyana Banyana bonuses, they confirmed yesterday that they will be contributing R2 million to the team.

Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, deputy chairperson of the Motsepe Foundation

Dr. Moloi-Motsepe blasts gender equality 'lip service' after Banyana Banyana's bonus row with SAFA

Deputy chairperson of the Motsepe Foundation, Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe says the lip service on gender equality matters needs to come to an end in the country.

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane and SAFA president Danny Jordaan agree over FIFA Women's World Cup bonuses

Motsepe Foundation steps in to resolve Banyana Banyana's World Cup bonus row with SAFA

With Banyana Banyana’s bonuses row now sorted, the focus has shifted to resolving the support staff’s bonus issues ahead of the team’s departure for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Wednesday afternoon.