Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Zizi Kodwa does not doubt that Bafana Bafana will bounce from their defeat against Mali and stand a good chance to advance to the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The stand-off between the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Banyana Banyana has taken another twist, with the football leadership alleged to have told players to go home.
Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Zizi Kodwa says the country is missing a football leadership that is pro-development and has got a clear vision of taking the game to the next level.
The Premier Soccer League have announced they will not attend the SAFA Congress this week and instead called for an "urgent" meeting with the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa as well as CAF president Patrice Motsepe.
Ending TV Sports rights monopoly in South Africa is one of Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Zizi Kodwa’s priorities during his term.
New Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa is eager to live up to former President Nelson Mandela's declaration that sport can bring hope where there is none.