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Owner of Chippa United, Chippa Mpengesi

Chippa Mpengesoi shares motive behind School of Excellence purchase

Chippa United chairman Siviwe Mpengesi insists his move to save the School of Excellence from collapse has little to do with advancing his own club’s interests.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Kaylin Swart opens up on uncertainty over Desiree Ellis future

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart has admitted the protracted contract talks between coach Desiree Ellis and the South African Football Association did cause a bit of uncertainty within the team.

CAF referee during a VAR review

Victor Hlungwani applauds progress on VAR rollout in SA football

Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani has welcomed developments towards introducing VAR in South Africa’s domestic football league.

VAR review screen

SAFA opts for full VAR system over VAR Lite ahead of Portfolio Committee briefing

Former FIFA referee and Project Leader of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) management team, Daniel Bennett, says he will be meeting the rest of the members of his team to fast-track the process of finalising SAFA VAR plans, ahead of Tuesday’s Department of Sports, Arts and Culture parliamentary portfolio committee meeting.

CAF referee during a VAR review

Bennett impressed with Quality Media’s VAR setup, as SAFA prepares to make key decisions

Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie’s plan to introduce the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in South Africa is gathering momentum.

Danny Jordaan during the international friendly match between South Afria and DR Congo at Orlando Stadium on September 12, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jordaan believes the revamped U17 World Cup will help level the playing field with Europe

SAFA President Danny Jordaan says FIFA is doing its best to level the playing field between Europe and the rest of the world, with the FIFA U17 World Cups now an annual event for both men and women.

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