SAFA

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.

16 Nov 2025

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.

16 Nov 2025

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.

13 Nov 2025

Jordaan confirms Ellis’s contract renewal and tasks her with Banyana rebuild

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan has confirmed that Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has finally signed her new four-year contract and can now start preparing for the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

30 Oct 2025

Tebogo Motlanthe quits SAFA amid leadership concerns

SABC Sport can confirm that Tebogo Motlanthe, who previously held senior roles at SAFA as both CEO and COO, has once again parted ways with the federation.

22 Oct 2025

Errol Madlala explains key factors behind SAFA’s Adidas partnership

South African Football Association (SAFA) Commercial and Marketing Manager, Errol Madlala, has outlined the main considerations that influenced the federation’s decision to secure Adidas as their new technical sponsor.

20 Oct 2025